The Fleetwood Motor Trawler Site

Mason Trawlers began as Wright and Mason, became R. W. Mason Limited and eventually Mason Trawlers (Robert H Bagshaw) Limited. The company maintained a trawler fleet operating out of Fleetwood and where also Fish Merchants active, particularly, in trading to overseas buyers. The company’s trawlers were sold of in 1962 but the merchanting business continued.

Funnel – Yello with Dark Red band and Black top
Hull – Green with white line

Funnel Colours

Mason Trawlers Limited Funnel Colours

The Ward family, Lancashire shipowners and merchants, have been associated with Fleetwood since 1840 and in the second half of the 19th century had a fleet of merchant schooners trading from the port. Some vessels of the company’s fleet of sailing ships ‘tramped’ worldwide and atleast one of theire ships visited Australia while trading. J. N. Ward and Son Limited remained at Fleetwood as ships Agents, acting for most of the cargo vessels calling at the port over the years, but also established themselves as Trawler Owners and small companies aswell as the Wyre Steam Fishing Company. J. N. Ward and Son continue today as owners, managers and agents in Fleetwood’s fleet.

Funnel - White with Black top, later with broad white band
Hull – Black

Funnel Colours

Funnel colours of J. N. Ward and Sons

J. Marr’s vessels first operated out of the port of Fleetwood in 1898. The company of J Marr and Son was set up by by Ann Marr & James Herbert Marr in 1902 and was based at Fleetwood. The company offices were at the old custom house on Dock Street before moving to 228 Dock Street. Though having originated in Hull in the days of Joseph Marr, father of Mr James Marr, the Company’s trawlers were not again based in Hull until 1934 when, on the aquisition of the City Steam Fishing Company, Associated and Subsidiary companies at Fleetwood included the Active Steam Fishing Company, Devon Steam Fishing Company, Dinas Steam Trawling Company, The Lancashire Steam Fishing Company and, through several subsidiaries, a widespread network of wholesale fish merchants.

Funnel – Red with Black top
Hull - Buff Yellow

Funnel Colours

J Marr and Son's Funnel

Ship Colours

Jacinta in the Marr Colours