Fishermen's Stories
Fishing is one of the world’s most dangerous peacetime careers. Find out more about our fishermen, braving the waves to bring home the seafood we enjoy in the UK.
Songs from Sea to Shore – Supporting Fishing Families
“I’ve grown up surrounded by stories of hard work, resilience and sacrifice – qualities I often see in my fisherman dad.”
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Navigating the Storms
Life can sometimes feel like waves crashing against the bow of a fishing boat—one challenge after another. Robert, a former fisherman from South Wales, experienced just that, facing housing problems,...
A New Start for Tony
Tony’s life has always been tied to the sea. From his earliest days learning the ways of fishing at 15, to decades bringing home the catch, the world of fishing...
Contrasting Care
Life at sea can be unpredictable, and the challenges don’t always end when fishermen return to shore. Recently, the Fishermen’s Mission was able to support Sean, a young fisherman from...
When Sid Met Sally – Sally Taylor
He once battled hostile seas to bring home the catch. Today he faces a different adversary. Fishermen’s Mission Area Officer in Hull, Sally Taylor, tells us of an hour spent...
More Than Just a Jumper
Gansey – a traditional hand-knitted jumper dated back to approximately the 19th century. Flexible as a jacket but strong enough against the sea. While bright yellow waterproofs are familiar today,...
A Fisherman’s Home is His Castle
Life at sea can be incredibly difficult and unfortunately for some, the hard times continue on land. With the help of a loving community we were able to give a...
Let their memory help others
Help the memory of your loved one live on through a gift to support fishermen across the UK