Since records began, it is estimated that around 10,000 Gloucestermen have died at sea. This is a huge tragedy for a small fishing community like ours, and our thoughts go out to all of the families who have lost loved ones over the years.
The majority of these deaths have been due to accidents or bad weather, but there have also been a number of wars in which Gloucester fishermen have fought and died. In recent years, Gloucester has seen a resurgence in its fishing industry, and we can only hope that this will help to reduce the number of deaths at sea in future generations.