A memorial service to remember the crews of three Hull trawlers lost at sea takes place in January. A coach trip for people from Fleetwood who would like to attend is being organised.
The trawler tragedies happend over 40 years ago. In just one month the St Romanus, Kingston Peridot and Ross Cleveland trawlers were lost. Only one man survived from the crews of all the vessels, Harry Eddom, first mate on the Ross Cleveland. He was washed up on the Icelandic coast clinging to a life raft. He is still alive today but refuses to speak about the tragedy.
More than 6,000 Hull trawlermen have been lost at sea in the last 100 years.
The service is due to take place on January 27th 2009 at the Lockhead in St Andrew’s Dock. Hundreds of people are expected to gather for prayers and hymns.
If anyone would like to attend, please contact John Hardingham on 01253 875678 or Carole Newsham on 01253 874136.
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This post was written by Alan Duggan on November 14, 2008
