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M.V. Conisbro Castle – FD135

Fleetwood Trawler – M.V. Conisbro Castle FD135
Official Number: 140829
Built at: ??
Gross Tonnage: 23
Net Tonnage: 16
Length:47 ft
Breadth: 15 ft
Draught: 6′ 3” ft

History
1951: Owner was Jens V. Nielsen, Hartlepool. Registered as GY717.

1954: Owner was A. E. Thomason, Fleetwood. Registered as FD135.

February 22nd 1958: Sank off Morcambe Bay. Crew picked by the Fleetwood Vessel Pygmalion. Owner when lost was Ronald Bond & Others, Fleetwood.

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Conisbro Castle FD135 - Courtesy of David Slinger

Conisbro Castle FD135 - Courtesy of David Slinger

Date: June 23rd, 2009 @ 19:46

Categories: Fleetwood Trawlers

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harry wake

in July 14th, 2009 @ 08:56

To Alan Duggan
My grandad’s last ship was Boston Explorer on the 5th Jan 1977 and my uncle Pieter [mate] was on the Admiral Hawk in 1980. Have you any photographs of trawlers in rough seas fishing off iceland? Thank you, Harry

Alan Duggan

in July 16th, 2009 @ 19:08

Im sure we have some images of trawlers in rough weather somewhere. Any specific vessel ?

harry wake

in October 6th, 2009 @ 10:50

To Alan Duggan
Thank you for replying,the photographs are with the rocks
in the background,most likely when the trawlers were
sheltering.
Thank you Harry.

harry wake

in October 6th, 2009 @ 11:03

To Alan Duggan
Hello again Alan the ship is the boston phantom FD252
Once again many thanks
Harry.

Alan Duggan

in October 6th, 2009 @ 12:20

Can you email me a request for the images at info@fleetwood-fishing-industry.co.uk