In the space of less than a month at the start of 1968, 58 fishermen based in the English port of Hull lost their lives in three separate trawler sinkings. Thanks to the efforts of a group of ...

Viola sailed off to war with a Hull crew in September 1914 “and has yet to return from that voyage.” (Pic S.G. Newsletter) Steam trawler “Viola” that skirmished with U-boats in the First ...

Lillian Bilocca (centre) and other women campaigned for improved safety after the loss of three Hull trawlers in 1968 Three tower blocks in Hull have been renamed in honour of women who fought for ...

Lillian Bilocca, Christine Smallbone, Mary Denness and Yvonne Blenkinsop led the fight, taking on fishing industry leaders ...