Milford Steam Trawlers

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Web Name: Milford Steam Trawlers

WebSite: http://www.llangibby.eclipse.co.uk

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This website is dedicated to all the men who sailed on trawlers out of Milford, and especially to those who lost their lives at sea. It is also dedicated to two men in particular: my grandfather, Skipper John Johnson (1864-1906), who in 1881 was an elastic web weaver in Nottingham, and in 1888 was Third Hand on the FLYING SCOTCHMAN, the second steam trawler to be registered in Milford; and my great grandfather, Chief Engineer David John Davies (c.1854-1906). They both sailed together on the GLOXINIA, and died in the same year, long before they came to have many descendants in common. I am greatly indebted to the extensive and detailed memory of Skipper Alfred Beckett (1916-2005), and to his son Terry. Most of all, I am indebted to the late Mr. Les Jones of Hakin, who dedicated his life to accumulating an archive of material relating to the history of the port of Milford; to his widow Vera, who donated the archive to Milford Haven Library; and to Mr. Clive Richards, the Librarian, who generously allowed my access to it. Barry Johnson Note: On these web pages, following local tradition, 'Milford' refers to the town and port; 'Milford Haven' to the waterway. Index to ALL Milford Fishing Vessels All smacks, liners, drifters and trawlers of over 15 gross tons, registered in or based at Milford Vessels Registered in Milford Fishing Smacks 1869 � 1971 Steam / Motor Vessels Registered during the periods 1888-1914 1915-1939 1940-1988 Requisitioned by the Admiralty 1914-1918 1939-1945 Vessels Registered in Other Ports With names beginning A � H I � P Q � Z

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