This fishing trawler is moored in Lowestoft harbour, Suffolk. The Mincarlo is the last surviving Lowestoft built side-fishing trawler. It was built in 1960 and after the decline of the fishing industry it was converted to an oil rig standby vessel. It has now been restored to its original state and is open to the public.
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| The crew's quarters |
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| Dining area |
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| Galley kitchen |
If I can't sleep I often listen to the shipping forecast. Strange, I know, but it has its own rhythm as it's read out.
That's a neat and tidy little boat -- love it! Your last sentence reminds me of Mrs Bayles in "Time Goes By" . I tease Bill and call him "Mr Bayles" because he so enjoys reading and listening to weather news that does not immediately affect us. I think he'd say something like what you did!!
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to the fishing industry? Is it illegal to fish or simply not profitable enough? Pity really because the trawler looks very well fitted out. And because we are ovo lacto pisco eaters.
ReplyDeleteOver fishing in the 60s and 70s. Many foreign vessels fished in the North sea. Fishing quotas were introduced but possibly too late to save the Lowestoft fishing industry.
DeleteThe trawler looks quite smart and comfortable inside. I note lots of guards to stop things falling off surfaces, including humans from bunks.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful place! I could be happy living there. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks well taken care of.
ReplyDeleteThese tours are very interesting, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteI've done a few and its really nice to know how it might have been to be in these rooms and out at sea. :)
Thank you for these sights.
One of these days I would love to do a barge trip. I think I would like to go to sleep listening to the lapping of the water...but in enclosed waters! Stay safe, enjoy your week, and thank you for visiting my blog last week.
ReplyDeleteInteresting bit of fishing history. Never heard of those foreasts that lull you to sleep.
ReplyDeleteoops "forecasts"
DeleteThat must be nice to travel on such a boat ! My dream is to see the Northern lights on a cruise !!
ReplyDeleteThat’s very nice inside for a fishing trawler. The ones I’ve peeked into here in South Carolina are pretty rough. The shipping forecast makes me think of the funny housekeeper in To the Manor Born!
ReplyDeleteOops! As Time Goes By
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice setup. Looks very inviting.
ReplyDeleteQuite a few adventures were had in that ship! Crew quarters were comfy.
ReplyDeleteAmazing how much they can fit inside.
ReplyDeleteLovely that the Mincarlo is open to the public, a piece of history still in it's 'home' place.
ReplyDeleteWell presented.
ReplyDeleteGreat trawler photos ~ we have them here (not many left now)
ReplyDeleteLiving in the moment,
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There are just some things that are great to listen to. I don't often listen to the radio when at home, as the chattering in between the music gets on my nerves. There are however a few voices that are great to listen to on television. Brian Cox could read the phone book aloud and I would love it!
ReplyDeleteI know very few people who listen to the shipping forecast. Modern day kids wouldn't understand it at all but its a good tool for learning geography and for understanding weather systems. I use it to gauge wind speeds here along the coast.
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