The History of the Brixham Sailing Trawler

Learn how the Brixham fisherman of the 19th century developed a sea trawler that revolutionised the fishing industry. See how these boats were constructed, the way they fished and how the modern fishing fleet was formed.

[@julianlane3561]

Great vid and great knowledge of the history Toni well done..!

[@gedofgont1006]

Fascinating!
Nice one, Toni.
🍻🤝

[@Headwind-1]

Ol 'arry Abbot from Beer, he reckoned his ancestors went to Brixham and taught the Brixham boys how to trawl. . . .

[@michaelbevan3285]

they were also built in Ringsend in Ireland.