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.
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🇬🇧.
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.
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.
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.
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
Conspicuously absent from the scene with all the 'Gulls is the explanation that the birds and other sea life are there & attracted to the boat because of the huge amount of by-catch & "discards" that are going over the sides as well as being thrown over-board. Long line hauling for Hake in the North Sea can be extremely in-efficient with upwards of 60% of all catches being by-catch or discards.
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 👍🇬🇧
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I actually sailed on FD42 Boston Seafoam in the early 70s and when it was sold and renamed Westleigh out of Lowestoft. She was a great boat.
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.
Great reply thank you.
I can relate to this film.... I started out as a decky learner in 1969
My Dad was Foreman Ships Rigger for Bostons.
We have Deadliest Catch in the US and this is a version 1.0 - I prefer it frankly. Thank you for posting
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🇬🇧.
I wish there was an update on the lad, he's an old old man today if he's still above the waterline
I was thinking the same thing
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.
Great video. How fleetwood has changed. I'm guessing my grandad would off been a teen or early 20s when this was made.
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.
Glad you enjoyed the film, my family fished out of Hull, and the Helyer’s had huge fishing industry there, all my relatives.
What a fantastic film, so please I found it. Thankyou 😊
My mother didn't want me to go to sea, you know, I should have listened to her.
I was a deckie in 1983,
very intresting watch i would of loved a chance at sea on one of them boats.. what port was they sailing out of there
The difference between a teenager then and now is astonishing! And quite sad to be honest.
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.
Yes of course.
@@davidmaddick4258do you know who are the makers or owners from this video? Thanks!
Wonderful really enjoyed that thank you
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
I quite enjoy watching the others do all that hard work, as long as I got my hiding places to go to.
I swear to God, if I ever see another fish again!!!.
@@johnbockelie3899 "if I ever see another fish again!!!" ... 😂🐟😂
Conspicuously absent from the scene with all the 'Gulls is the explanation that the birds and other sea life are there & attracted to the boat because of the huge amount of by-catch & "discards" that are going over the sides as well as being thrown over-board. Long line hauling for Hake in the North Sea can be extremely in-efficient with upwards of 60% of all catches being by-catch or discards.
Great film! And you ask kids what they want to do when they leave school now and they say a youtuber 🙄
Tough job
This is great.
Wage sometimes bad as we was payed on the share basis.
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 👍🇬🇧
Bet they stank at times from all that fish - hope the soap was effective or the GF wouldn't want them near 🙂
Narrated by Alvar Lidell.
The fishermen of today voted for Brexit , to put a stop to this way of life , they succeeded,