STAND’s 36th Annual Lost Trawlermen’s Day Service 2025

STAND – St. Andrews Dock Fishing Heritage Group – would like to thank everyone who attended the 36th Annual Lost Trawlermen’s Day Service at St. John the Baptist Church, Hull on Sunday 26th January 2025.

The Service was a special time when all those present came together in remembrance to pay tribute to all of Hull’s lost trawlermen. The church was absolutely filled to capacity which was so moving to see. Thank you to all those who played a part in what was to be a most beautiful and emotional experience for many.

During the Service we also paid tribute to the 40 men who were tragically lost on the Lorella and Roderigo 70 years ago to the date. All hands were lost. Sadly, due to a technical hitch during the Service we were unable to pay tribute on the screen with a special presentation of slides and the names of the crews. However, if you scroll to the end of this report you can access the whole Service via You Tube link, which includes the missing tribute.

Thank you to Rev Richard Coutts, vicar of St. John the Baptist Church for the use of his church and we express our sincere thanks to the church volunteers who helped with the refreshments.

Thank you also to the Rt Hon Emma Hardy MP for her thoughtful words.

It was a privilege to welcome the City of Hull Band once again. Their music was outstanding and exceptionally moving, creating such a special atmosphere in the Service. People were visibly moved. We cannot thank them enough.

The children’s choir from Chiltern Primary School was very much appreciated and enjoyed by the congregation.

The participation of representatives of the Sailors’ Children’s Society, Stella Maris, Mission to Seafarers and The Fishermen’s Mission and Stella Maris was as always greatly appreciated.

Thank you to the Hull Sea Cadets from T.S. Iron Duke who, as always so poignantly and respectfully carry out their important ceremonial duties. They are a credit to the training establishment.

Eight wreaths were presented for dedication during the Service and all the wreaths have now been laid at the City’s Memorial to the Lost Trawlermen of Hull on St Andrews Quay.

It was lovely to hear of a number of people who visited the Memorial on the day.

The feedback after the Service on Facebook has been amazing. Thank you to all those who have posted comments, liked and shared posts. STAND appreciates all your support.

We will continue to strive to ensure the sacrifice made by thousands of fishermen lost to the sea whilst sailing from the port of Kingston upon Hull is never forgotten.

Thank you.

STAND Chair

The whole Service can be watched via this You Tube link:

ALL ARE WELCOME

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THE SERVICE IN 2024 …

STAND’s 35th ANNUAL LOST TRAWLERMEN’S DAY SERVICE

For all those who were not able to join us at STAND’s 35th Annual Lost Trawlermen’s Day Service or for those who wish to watch the Service again… You can now view the complete Service on You Tube

You Tube link: https://youtu.be/5Y2wryqcDyo

St. Andrews Dock Fishing Heritage Group – STAND would like to thank everyone who attended the 35th Annual Lost Trawlermen’s Day Service at St. John the Baptist Church, Hull on Sunday 28th January 2024. This is always a special Service to remember all of Hull’s lost trawlermen.

It was great to see the church filled to capacity. There was a tremendous sense of unity amongst all those present as we came together in remembrance and we hope that a spiritual and poignant Service was provided by those who played a part in the event. We also pay tribute to those of the general public and relatives of lost loved ones who joined us and especially those who came to remember the 36 trawlermen from the Gaul lost 50 years ago on the 8^th February 1974 with all hands.

Thank you to Rev Richard Coutts, vicar of St. John the Baptist Church for the use of his church and we express our sincere thanks to the church volunteers who helped on the day.

Thank you to Rev Tony Cotson, STAND Chaplain – we are always so appreciative for all his support and especially with the planning of the Service.

We were pleased to welcome Bishop Eleanor Sanderson to her first Lost Trawlermen’s Day Service.

It was an absolute joy and privilege to welcome the City of Hull Band once again. They were outstanding and exceptionally moving bringing something so special to the Service. We cannot thank them enough for their time and talent freely given and I know how much people enjoyed your playing.

Anchor for the Soul – Soloists Russ and Melanie

*******Below is a link to a recording of the City of Hull Brass Band playing their special composition ‘ Anchor for the Soul’ :

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ8rMFrBpmE

Thank you to the children’s choir from Chiltern Primary School. Wow! You sang so well. Your singing was very much loved and appreciated by the congregation.

We also appreciate the time that the staff and parents have given.

The participation of representatives of the Sailors’ Children’s Society, Mission to Seafarers, The Fishermen’s Mission and Stella Maris was as always greatly appreciated.

A huge thank you to the immaculately uniformed young men and women of the Hull Sea Cadets from

T.S. Iron Duke who so poignantly and respectfully carried out the important duty of the two minutes silence period with the sounding of the Gaul bell combined with the bosun’s whistle and the lowering/raising of their standard. All the Sea Cadets and their Operations Officer are a credit to the training establishment.

Four wreaths were presented for dedication during the Service by STAND, The Fishermen’s Mission, the Hull Bullnose Group and the Lord Mayor’s Cadet accompanied the Lord Mayor. All the wreaths are now at the City’s Memorial to the Lost Trawlermen of Hull on St Andrews Quay.

Finally, it was really special to hear from so many people who visited the City’s Memorial to the Lost Trawlermen of Hull just before and after the Service. It is so good to hear that the Lost Trawlermen’s Day Service at St John’s once a year and the Memorial on St Andrews Quay, which is open all year round can complement each other in this way.

STAND appreciate all your lovely and positive feedback about the Service and about the Memorial too.

We will continue to strive to ensure the sacrifice made by those lost to the sea whilst sailing from the port of Kingston upon Hull is never forgotten.

Ruth Creasey – STAND Chair

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STAND’s ANNUAL LOST TRAWLERMEN’S DAY ONLINE SERVICE 2021

due to Covid restrictions

STAND are very grateful to Adam Cotson for all his hardwork and support in the preparation and adaptation of the following video…

**Click on the video below

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STAND Annual Lost Trawlermen’s Day Service on the Civic Calendar

In past years the date of the Lost Trawlermen’s Day Service has been flexible which has led to relatives of those lost asking for a fixed date to be established. STAND made a request to Kingston upon Hull City Council for Lost Trawlermen’s Day to be accepted onto the Civic Calendar with the Service date to be set as the last Sunday in January every year.

We are pleased to be able to announce that KHCC have agreed to STAND’s proposal.

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