Many years ago, this Fleetwood Fishing Trawler was ‘retired’. Then someone thought it would be a great restoration project. Towed along the River Wyre and beached onto the Salt Marshes. Work did start, but for years I never detected any progress. That was over at least a 15 year period. Not been back for several years, but I suspect it is still high and dry (well maybe not that dry).
I was always intrigued by the name the new owners first inscribed on the Cabin …. “Good Hope”.
Now I don’t know if that was the vessels original name, or just the aspirational wish of the then new owner.
Always thought it a sad ending… a ghost ship.
Hope all goes well for you all…and…
Please Remember ….
Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other
29th January
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