Herring fleet leaves Aberdeen Harbour
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In the 18th Century the fishing industry in Aberdeen centred mainly on river and salmon fishing. By the 1820s, the focus had turned to whaling, but again, Aberdeen’s industry was second to that of Peterhead.
Then in 1882, a Tyneside built tugboat, the Toiler, was converted for use as a trawler at Aberdeen. At this time, the fishing fleet was sail powered.
Steam Trawler, Aberdeen, 1898
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The Toiler was so successful, bringing its crew over £200 for the first catch, that other boat owners took notice, and within 30 years, there were 230 steam trawlers based in Aberdeen.
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