It was one of the biggest ports for catch landings in the whole country and these pictures remind us of those who battled treacherous conditions in the North Atlantic. There are some great memories and names which will be familiar to Fleetwood families.
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19. Fleetwood trawlermen
Former Fleetwood Gazette reporters David Prearce (left) and Paul Mackenzie, handed over nearly 500 coupons - received from readers in support of the Jobless Trawlermen campaign- to Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Joan Humble, at Fleetwood Docks | National World
20. Fleetwood trawlermen
Former Fleetwood trawlermen Norman Smith and Frank Gordon pictured while working on seismic survey vessel Pacific Horizon, 1970s / 1980s | National World
21. Fleetwood Trawlermen
Unloading fish from the Boston Valiant at Fleetwood docks in 1957 | National World
23. Fleetwood Trawlermen
Fishermen in the industry's hay day take a break | National World
24. Fleetwood Trawlermen
A group of volunteers in the town in 1914, possibly at the railway station, with their belongings packed in trawlermen's kit bags | National World