I was a Deckie Learner (Brassy) in the early 1970’s …. Did my Pre-Sea training at the Fleetwood Nautical College …. My first training trip was on the Resolute … one of Wards boats … upon finishing my training I was on the Marretta …. one of J.Marr & sons boats ….. unfortunately the fishing industry was decimated in the U.K when Iceland achieved their 500 mile exclusion zone ….. I was lucky enough to be part of the historical life of Fleetwood as I was from Manchester …. I’m approaching 70 years old now and still think about the time I was on the Trawlers …. Obviously all the old hands I sailed with will have passed away by now … R.I.P. Shipmates.
The owners made absolute fortunes off the backs of the slaves that worked in outrageously dangerous and bad conditions trawling at sea. This aspect of the ''industry'' is never spoken about a lot...but it was very real. Very real indeed.
Having sailed in side trawlers in the 70’s this is the first documentary I have seen of a ship using the port gear .the gullies always seem to know when a trawler is hauling.Roly🇬🇧.
My granddad (Alexander Holden AKA Pazzy) on my mother's side was an engineer on the Fleetwood trawlers all his working life ... 20's - 30's - 40's, my dad had a few initial trips before moving to ICI Thornton, and many of my extended family sailed from Fleetwood (where I was also born) and worked in and around Fleetwood Docks (Wyre & Fish) including the slipway ... I even recognised the house he called home ... I too went to sea, and joined the Submarine Service 77 - 96 ... loads of memories & family missed.
amazing how new helmsmen always try to steer by the compass, stead of a speck on the horizon, the sun, or moon, doing this you'll move the wheel almost never, just an occasional look at the card
Interesting footage! Is it possible for me to use and share this footage on my youtube page? I share footage from all kind of activities on our ocean. Cargo ships in the 1960s till now, oil rigs, fishing vessels, etc. Of course full credit will be given to the owner of the footage. Looking forward to your reply. Kind regards. Cheers.
I feel sorry for kids these days , I've never been to sea but I've had a few jobs where you rely on the crew and learn to sort the banter from the wisdom , get some hard skin on your hands and muck under your fingernails . Great video 👍🇬🇧