FISHING BOAT MEMORIES

So you go down to the harbour regularly and you are fascinated by seeing the fleet return, although, sadly these days, this might only be a sole lonely boat. "What is her name?" "What is she fishing for?" "What's her history?"

40+ FBA can help you find the answers to some of the questions you might have.

St. Abbs harbour photograph

Left to right: STERINA-LIVELY HOPE, BK91-FAVOURITE, LH149
Astern: ALBION, LH170

LIVELY HOPE, BK91
Built 1934 by William Weatherhead, Port Seton, was one of only a few boats saved from decommissioning by the Scottish Fishery Museum, Anstruther. She can be seen there along with the fifie REAPER and the zulu RESEARCH.