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Comment on S.T. Thomas Deas M253 by Remembering Today 16/2/41 H.Powdrell Fishing Fleet Fishing Vessel Thomas Deas (Milford Haven) - World War 2 Talk

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:04:31 +0000

[...] THOMAS DEAS M253 16.2.1941: Lost after explosion approximately 4 miles off Spurn Point, believed to have been mined; crew of thirteen lost. THOMAS DEAS S.T. Thomas Deas M253 : The Bosun's Watch [...]

Comment on List of Fleetwood Skippers by Jim Porter

Jim Porter — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:30:38 +0000

Apologies for not replying to your question but I somehow missed it.

There is a picture of Harry Melling on the site. http://www.fleetwood-trawlers.info/index.php/2009/01/st-harry-melling-fd397/

Regards

Jim Porter

Comment on S.T. Storm Cock FD148 by WILLIAM JOHN MAUNDER

WILLIAM JOHN MAUNDER — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:09:53 +0000

Hi,
email: wjohnmaunder@tiscali.co.uk

I am 76 years old and my granddad: Willam Maunder captained vessels “ALBATROSS & STORM COCK” out of the Barbican (Sutton Harbour) Plymouth and I was very interested to see the information you have on the two steam trawlers. I remember him saying about the first world war when he was involved in the Western Approaches regarding the sinking/capture of a german submarine. The submarine captain on the trawler was very sick as it rolled for more than his submarine. It would be interesting if you can conirm this as it was so long ago when he told me this. He died in 1956. I also have his Captains Certifcates and a picture of him and his crew. Also Again I remember that they went to see for 14 days with 100 ton of coal and 100 ton ice and coming back with 100 ton of fish in the coal bunkers I assume.

He also captained “Verity” again a steam trawler which I have no information on to date. I remember him telling me that she came from the east coast but no more than that. Any information on this trawler would be interesting.

Please remember I am 76 years old and I am open to correction but I hope this will be of interest to you.

William J Maunder.

Comment on S.T. Rilette LH35 by maurice

maurice — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:48:28 +0000

last line read Hemixem (not Hemixen)
Regards
Maurice

Comment on S.D/T. Three Kings LT517 (Seasonal) by Fishing Boat Heritage

Fishing Boat Heritage — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:51:20 +0000

The boat’s name most probably comes from the ‘Three Kings’ which are three sea stacks of red sandstone which rise up from the sand on Cullen beach between Cullen and Portknockie.
Douglas
http://www.fishingboatheritage.com

Comment on Contact by bob

bob — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:30:22 +0000

Hi Jim,

I am researching my family tree and there is a trawler S.T. Sweeper GY853 on this site that I would like a copy of the image. You have the image listed as courtesy of the JJ Collection. Is there any chance you can give me their details so that I can contact them?

Kind regards,

Bob

Comment on S.T. Nordale SH89 by ‘Skegness’ H14 | Looking at Filey

‘Skegness’ H14 | Looking at Filey — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:32:37 +0000

[...] The Hull trawler Skegness was built for the Admiralty in 1917 and, as James Peake, undertook anti-submarine duties. The vessel was re-named Aragonite in 1924 and Skegness in May 1934 when she was purchased by Trident Fishing Company of Hull. Just over a year later, returning full of fish from the Faroe grounds, the vessel ran onto rocks beneath Speeton/Bempton cliffs at night and in fog. The weather was quite calm and Skipper Richard WRIGHT, age 28, didn’t send out an immediate call for help, believing he could refloat on the high tide. He declined a tow from ST Nordale SH89. [...]

Comment on S.D/T. George Baker LT1253 (Seasonal) by Baker1

Baker1 — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:07:51 +0000

My Grandfather was a member of the crew on this boat, his name was Harold Cole Baker born and lived in Lowestoft , unfortunately he was taken ill at sea and died in Milford Haven in 1945. I am not sure if he was on the SS George Baker when he was taken ill but my Grandmother had to travel to Milford Haven by Train (A very long Journey then) from Lowestoft, but he passed away 20 minutes before she got to the hospital.

I have a photograph of the crew on the deck of the SS George Baker which I am guessing was taken between 1922 and 1939, it could be in Lowestoft but I am not sure.

clive.baker5@ntlworld.com

Comment on S.T. King Erik GY474 by Jim Porter

Jim Porter — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:53:21 +0000

Thanks for the input Bill. I’ve amended the title.

Jim

Comment on S.T. King Erik GY474 by billblow

billblow — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:44:51 +0000

I have seen the photograph of the King Erik also elswhere stating she is at Stromstad Sweden but I am very sure it is at Grimsby with the distinctive hydraulic tower in the background.
You can see the tower just astern of the King Erik in the bottom photograph.
My guess would be she has just fitted out at Grimsby after her sale to foreign owners.
billblow