Also Fishing Fleet

A Mate, Leonard died on the 5th of February 1944 aged 63. 

Leonard was born at Kessingland on 9 August 1880, a son of George and Sarah Amelia Dowding. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 3 September 1880 along with his twin brother George. In 1881 his family lived at Beach Road, Kessingland, and in 1891 their address was ‘by sea’ Kessingland. 

By 1901 Leonard was working as a fisherman and in that year he worked on the trawler Belle, LT 167, at Newlyn, Cornwall. 

A Chief Engineer with Fishing Vessel Aberdeen LT123 (Lowestoft). Frederick died on 11th of March 1941 at the age of 40. 

Frederick was born at Kessingland on 29 July 1900, a son of Thomas and Rose Elizabeth Catchpole. In 1901 his family lived at Zulu Cottages, Kessingland. By 1911 they were living at 2 Saint Margaret's Terrace, Church Street, Pakefield, and later at 45 Saint Margaret's Road, Pakefield. 

Frederick married Emma Phoebe Martha Watson in 1924. In 1939 they were living at Florio, Long Road, Pakefield, and Frederick was a trawler engineer. 

A Fireman with Fishing Vessel Craigewan (Milford Haven), William died on 12th of October 1945 aged 40. 

A Skipper with Fishing Vessel Encourage (Shoreham), Hector died on 25th of October 1940 aged 54. 

Hector was born at Liverpool on 4 May 1886, a son of Nicholas and Isabella Wellington. By 1890 his family were living in London and Hector became a pupil at Caledonian School. On 25 May 1891 he joined Flint Street School and his family lived at 113 East Street, Southwark. By 1901 his family were living at Guinness Trust Buildings, Pages Walk, Bermondsey, and Hector was an engineer’s apprentice. 

A Deck Hand with Fishing Vessel Encourage (Shoreham), Arthur died on 25th of October 1940 at the age of 55.

Arthur was born at Lowestoft on 9 December 1885, a son of Robert King and Mary Ann Clarke. He was baptised at Saint John's Church, Lowestoft, on 21 February 1886 and his family lived at 51 Bevan Street. In 1891 his family lived at 12 Grosvenor Road, Kirkley. By 1901 they were living at 17 Beckham Road and Arthur was a saw mill hand. In 1911 they were living at 18 Maidstone Road and Arthur was a wood sawyer at a joinery.  

An Engineer with Fishing Vessel Leach’s Romance (Shoreham), William died on 29th of July 1940 aged 30. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 14 July 1910, a son of Charles and Ada Fisk. He was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 22 September 1910 and his family lived at 22 Union Road. By 1939 his parents were living at 18 Beckham Road. 

In 1930 William married Hannah Dorothy Margaret Mary Martin: this was registered in the Mutford district. In 1939 they lived at 33 Meeching Road, Newhaven. 

A Third Hand with Fishing Vessel Leach’s Romance (Shoreham), George died on 29th of July 1940 aged 43. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 24 August 1896, a son of Frederick James and Emma Hindes. In 1901 his family lived at 2 Mummery Buildings ‘rear of Till Road’ and this was still their home in 1911. By 1914 George was living at 19 Cathcart Street. 

A Deck Hand with Fishing Vessel Naniwa (Cardiff), Arthur died on 16th of February 1941 aged 19. 

Arthur was born at Henstead, Suffolk, on 7 July 1921, a son of Benjamin Philip and Bessie Mabel Newrick. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church, Lowestoft, on 12 August 1921 and his family lived at 4 Freemantle Road. By 1939 his family home was at 130 Kimberley Road. In 1941 Arthur lodged at 30 Margaret Street, Cardiff.

On 16 February 1941 the Naniwa was sunk by enemy aircraft and all five crew, including Arthur, were lost.   

A Second Engineer with Fishing Vessel S.D.J. (Lowestoft)., Alfred died on 11th of May 1947 at the age of 50. 

Alfred was born at Carlton Colville on 11 November 1895, a son of Charles and Jane Elizabeth Ames. In 1901 his family lived at Severn Terrace, Carlton Colville. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Carlton Colville, on 24 April 1903, and his family lived at Kirkley Run. By 1911 his family were living at 2 Mill Cottages, Horn Hill, Lowestoft, and Alfred was a labourer at a timber merchant. 

A Skipper with Fishing Vessel S.D.J. (Lowestoft), Frank died on 11th of May 1947 aged 39.

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 19 June 1907, a son of Alfred Charles and Scyllia Ann Church. In 1921 his family lived at 25 Norfolk Street. 

In 1937 Frank married Sophia Ann Reader Smith. By 1939 their home was at Fairview, 3 Higher Drive, and Frank was a fisherman. 

A Cook with Fishing Vessel S.D.J. (Lowestoft), Reason died on 11th of May 1947 aged 63. 

Reason was born at Snape, Suffolk, on 28 November 1883, a son of William and Mary Ann Gooding. In 1891 his family lived at Gromford, Snape, and by 1901 they were living at Church Common, Snape, and Reason was an agricultural labourer. 

A First Engineer with Fishing Vessel S.D.J. (Lowestoft), William died on 11th of May 1947 aged 64. 

William was born at Gorleston on 27 May 1882, a son of Charles and Mary Ann Harman. He was baptised at Saint Andrews Church, Gorleston, on 16 July 1882. In 1891 William stayed with his grandparents, Henry and Zipporah Clarke, at 3 Blackwall Reach, Gorleston. In 1901 William lived at the England Hero Inn, Gorleston, with his aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and Henry Todd, and William worked as a carter.  

A Second Hand with Fishing Vessel S.D.J. (Lowestoft), William died on 11th of May 1947 at the age of 54. 

William was born at Lowestoft on 29 January 1892, a son of Robert and Isabella Hart. In 1901 his family lived at 18 Jacob’s Street, and by 1911 they were living at 1 Mill Cottages, Mill Road. 

William was awarded his certificate of competency as a second hand on 29 June 1915, and his certificate of competency as a skipper on 9 June 1920. 

A Third Hand with Fishing Vessel S.D.J. (Lowestoft), Albert died on 11th of May 1947 aged 44.

A Chief Engineer with Fishing Vessel Westfield (Milford Haven), George died on 6th of July 1941 aged 48. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 25 April 1893, a son of Albert Harry and Mary Ann Coleman. In 1901 his family lived at 61 Clemence Street and in 1911 at 6 A Carlton Road, Pakefield, and George was a fisherman. 

A Deck Hand with Fishing Vessel Westfield (Milford Haven), William died on 6th of July 1941 at the age of 52.

William was born at Pakefield on 6 September 1889, a son of William and Mary Ann Flowers. In 1891 his family lived at 6 Beach Street, Pakefield. In 1901 William was living with his grandparents at Francis Terrace, Carlton Colville. In 1911 he was living with his grandparents at Blacksmiths Bottom, Oulton Broad, and William worked as a fisherman. 

A Boatswain with Fishing Vessel Westfield (Milford Haven), John died on 6th of July 1941 at the age of 42. 

John was born at Pakefield on 7 September 1897, a son of William Frederick and Elizabeth Ann Rushmore. He was baptised at All Saints' Church, Pakefield, on 9 October 1898. 

John attended Cunningham Infants School from 2 September 1901 and his family lived at 15 Prospect Place. By 1917 John was living at Woodbine Cottages, Pakefield Street.

John joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 15 May 1917. He was demobilized on 5 April 1919. 

A Third Hand with Steam Trawler Bass Rock (Aberdeen), John died on 24th of September 1940 aged 36. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 8 January 1904, a son of Maurice and Mary Jane Tobutt. He was baptised at Saint Peter’s Church, Kirkley, on 1 July 1904 and his family lived at 21 Kimberley Road. John had a twin brother, Benjamin. By 1911 his family were living at 5 Chapel Street and this was still their home in 1921 when John was a fisherman working for Leonard Tripp of Old Chapel Street. 

A Deck Hand, Robert died on 20th of March 1941 at the age of 61.

Robert was born at Carlton Colville on 2 December 1879, a son of Robert and Elizabeth Ward. In 1881 his family lived at Back Lane, Barnby, and by 1891 had moved to Bell Yard, Carlton Colville. 

Robert was a fisherman. 

Robert married Daisy Blanche Friston at Saint Peter and Saint John's Church, Kirkley, on 10 February 1903. In 1911 they were living at 18 Oaklands Terrace, London Road, Kessingland, and by 1915 they were living at 26 Southwell Road, Kirkley.

A Third Hand with Steam Trawler Exeter (Lowestoft), David died on 29th of March 1941 aged 39. 

David was born at Kessingland on 5 August 1901, a son of David George and Ellen Spindler. He was baptised at Saint Edmund’s Church, Kessingland, on 7 September 1902. In 1911 his family lived at Oakland Terrace, Kessingland. 

On 16 January 1923 David married Ethel Ruth Howlett at Saint Margaret’s Church. David was a fisherman and they both gave their address as 77 Seago Street. By 1939 they were living at 34 Notley Road and David was a general labourer. 

A Deck Hand with Steam Trawler Ladylove (London), Thomas died on 7th of September 1941 aged 38. 

A Chief Engineer with Steam Trawler Lord Haldane (Lowestoft), Frank died on 7th of November 1940 aged 40. 

Frank was born at Lowestoft on 9 October 1900, a son of George Hicham and Beatrice Catchpole. In 1901 his family lived at 15 Lorne Road and by 1911 they lived at 10 John Street. 

In 1921 Frank was a stoker with the trawler Nelson, LT516. 

A Deck Hand with Steam Trawler Lord Haldane (Lowestoft), Maurice died on 7th of November 1940 aged 44. 

Maurice was born at Gisleham 16 January 1896, a son of Isaac and Louisa Hammond. He was baptised at Gisleham on 22 March 1896. In 1901 his family lived at Niger Terrace, Pakefield, and in 1911 they lived at 15 Wellington Road, Pakefield, and Maurice was a golf caddie at the nearby golf club. 

A Third Hand with Steam Trawler Vessel Lord Haldane (Lowestoft), George died on 7th of November 1940 aged 44. 

George was born at Lowestoft on 14 February 1896, a son of Leonard and Alice Oldman. In 1901 his family lived at 100 Seago Street. On 9 March 1903 George became a pupil at Saint Margaret’s School. In 1911 George lived with his grandparents, George and Hannah Howard, at 7 Haward Street. By 1915 George was living at 1 Factory Court, Factory Street. 

A Second Hand with Steam Trawler Lord Haldane (Lowestoft), John died on 7th of November 1940 at the age of 58. 

John was born at Lowestoft on 27 August 1882, a son of Charles and Charlotte Williams. In 1891 his family lived at 227 Raglan Street. By 1911 John was a herring fisherman living with his aunt, Eliza Harris, at 26 Whapload Road. 

On 30 September 1911 John married Hilda May Williams at Saint Andrew’s Church, Plaistow, Essex. In 1915 they lived at Shakespeare Avenue, Milford Haven. 

A Second Engineer with the trawler Strathmaree, Surtees died on 28th of January 1944 at the age of 47. 

Surtees was born at Mutford on 4 September 1897, a son of  George William and Maria Ann Elizabeth Boon. He was baptised at Saint Andrew's Church, Mutford, on 21 September 1897. In 1901 his family lived at Hulver Road, Mutford. They were still living at Hulver Road in 1911 when Surtess worked as a gardener. 

During World War One Surtees' father died while serving with the Royal Naval Reserve. 

A Skipper, William died on 21st May 1947 at the age of 58.

William was born at Scratby on 10th March 1889, a son of James and Jane Besford. He was baptised at Ormesby Saint Margaret Church on 28th April 1889. In 1901 his family lived at Newport Road, Hemsby.

In June 1912 William married Gertrude Grace Marion Turner.  

A Second Engineer, Benjamin died on 21st May 1947, at the age of 59. 

Benjamin was born at Kirkley, Lowestoft, on 30th May 1887, a son of John and Hannah Eliza Crowford. He was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 25th July 1887. In 1901 his family lived at 4 Mill Road, Horn Hill, Lowestoft.

Benjamin, like his father, became a fisherman.

On 19th May 1913 Benjamin married Catherine Ann Large at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley.

A Cook with the Trawler Bucentaur, Michael died on 21st May 1947 at the age of 67.

Michael was born at Aldeby on 4th March 1880, a son of George and Eliza Dann. In 1881 his family lived at Waterheath Cottage, Aldeby, near Loddon. By 1891 his mother had died, his father remarried, and the family had moved to Lowestoft, living at Stanley Cottages, 2 Carlton Road.

Michael married Harriett Good at Gisleham parish church in 1905. By 1911 they were living at Black Street, Gisleham, and by 1918 they were living at Rhoda Cottages, Black Street, Gisleham.

A Trimmer, Frederick died on 21st May 1947 at the age of 26.

Frederick, also known as Samuel, was born on 8th July 1920, a son of Harry and Margaret Sarah Ann Durrant. He was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 29th July 1920 and his family lived at Whapload Road. Frederick's mother died in 1936.

By 1947 Frederick was living at 3, Hill Top, Kirkley Run, Lowestoft. 

A Mate with the trawler Bucentaur, Randall died on 2nd of December 1941, at the age of 56. 

Randall was born at Lowestoft on 5 April 1884, a son of Randall Colby Fisher and Susannah Colby Fisher. He was baptised at All Saints’ Church, Pakefield, on 11 May 1884. In 1889 his family lived at 3 Mill Lane, Pakefield, and by 1896 at 2 Lake Lothing Terrace. His mother later lived at 6 Compass Street, Lowestoft. In 1901 Randall was working as a fisherman and he lodged at 9 Compass Street.

A Third Hand, Ernest died on 21st May 1947 at the age of 43.

Ernest was born at Kirkley on 19th March 1904, a son of William and Mary Ann Flowers. He, along with his siblings, was baptised at Saint Peters Church, Kirkley, on 18th January 1907. 

In 1911 his family were living at 12 Saint Georges Road, Kirkley.

Ernest married Edith Elizabeth Chapman in 1939 and they lived at 73 Pakefield Street, Lowestoft.

A Deck Hand, James died on 21st May 1947 at the age of 67.

James was born at Chedgrave on 9th March 1880, a son of Daniel and Mary Sergeant. In 1881 his family lived at The Street, Chedgrave. By 1901 his family were living at The Pits, Chedgrave, and James worked as an agricultural labourer. 

In 1903 James married Kate Mary Vann and by 1911 they were living at 3a Carlton Road, Pakefield. It seems that James became a fisherman before 1911. 

A Mate, Frederick died on 21st May 1947 at the age of 46. 

Frederick was born at Kirkley in 1901, a son of William Daniel and Laura Warford. In 1911 his family lived at 59 Saint Georges Road, Lowestoft.

Frederick, like his father, was a fisherman. During World War One Frederick served with the Fisheries Reserve and became a Deck Hand on the drifter 'Lord Roberts' (LT 149) [Note this is not the trawler Lord Roberts that was sunk in 1916]

On 6th January 1924 Frederick married Gladys Louisa Beavers at Saint Peters Church, Kirkley.