Join us for the second National Fishing Remembrance Day, a day to commemorate and pay tribute to the many fishers who have tragically lost their lives at sea. Taking place at fishing ports across the UK, this day of remembrance brings together fishing communities, families, and supporters to honour those working in one of the UK’s most dangerous professions.
Fishing, with over 11,000 people working in harsh and unpredictable conditions, is an essential industry, providing food for the nation, supporting the economy, and serving as the lifeblood of many coastal communities across the UK. Yet, it comes with significant risks, and many fishing communities have experienced heartbreaking losses.
Services and Events:
Services will be held around the UK’s ports. More information on events and how to support the day will be available soon.
National Fishing Remembrance Day was created in partnership with Stella Maris, The Fishermen’s Mission, The Seafarers’ Charity, Seafish, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Below are the confirmed locations where services will be held. For enquiries about the services please contact The Fishermen’s Mission at [email protected]
| Location | Type (if given) | Start time | Address | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda | Church Service | 11am | Christ Church, Ogwen Terrace, Glanogwen, Bethesda, BANGOR | LL57 3NL |
| Boston | Church Service followed by Memorial | 2pm | St Botolph’s Church, Church St, Market Place, Boston | PE21 6NW |
| Boston 2 | Memorial | Fishermen’s Memorial, Lincoln Ln, Boston | PE21 8SH | |
| Bridlington | Memorial | 3pm | Bridlington Harbour, Gummers Wharf, Bridlington | Y011 1PD |
| Brixham | Event location | 4pm (with rising tide) | Brixham Fish Market, Main Gate, Fish Quay | TQ5 8AW |
| Eyemouth | Church Service | 11:30am | Musselburgh Congregational Church, 6 Links St, Eyemouth | EH21 6JL |
| Fife | Marches + Memorial | Fishermen’s Memorial, West End of Pittenweem Harbour, Pittenweem | KY10 2NL | |
| Fleetwood | Event location | 11am | Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Rd, Fleetwood | FY7 7AE |
| Fraserburgh | Memorial | 3pm | 27 Mid St, Cairnbulg, Fraserburgh | AB43 8WJ |
| Grimsby | Church and Memorial | 2pm | Grimsby Minster, Bethlehem Street, Grimsby | DN31 1EP |
| Kilkeel | 3pm | Kilkeel Harbour, Kilkeel, Newry | BT34 4AX | |
| Lowestoft | Church Service | 11.30am | St Margaret’s Church 147 Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft | NR32 4BW |
| Mallaig | Church | Mallaig Church of Scotland, Annie’s Brae, Mallaig | PH41 4QX | |
| Milford Haven | Memorial | 2pm | The Rath Fishermans Memorial,9 The Rath, Milford Haven | SA73 3JR |
| Newlyn | Memorial | 11am | Man & Boy Memorial, The Promenade, SW Coast Path, Penzance | TR18 4HH |
| North Shields | Memorial | 2pm | Fiddler’s Green Fishermen’s Memorial, Clifford’s Fort, North Shields Fish Quay | NE30 1JA |
| Padstow | Event location | 2pm | Social Club, The Lawns, Senders Hill, Padstow | PL28 8DT |
| Peterhead | Memorial | 10am | Lido, South Road, Peterhead | AB42 2YD |
| Poole | Memorial | 11am | Fishermen’s Memorial, West Poole Quay Road, Poole BH15 1HZ | BH15 1HZ |
| Portagovie | Event location | 10am | Portavogie Harbour, Harbour Rd, Portavogie, Newtownards | BT22 1EA |
| Scarborough | 18 West Pier, Scarborough | YO11 1PD | ||
| Shetland | Church Service | 11am | Lerwick Baptist Church, Quoys Road, Lerwick | ZE1 OWH |
| Troon | Church Service | Stranraer Church of Scotland, Leswalt High Road, Stranraer | DG9 OHH | |
| Whitstable | 11am | Fishermen’s Memorial Bench |