'Development of the British distant water trawling industry, 1880-1939' in D J Starkey & A G Jamieson (eds), Exploiting the Sea. Aspects of Britain's maritime economy since 1870

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Author(s) Robinson, Robb
Publication type Chapter
Year published 1998
Pages pp148-66
Publisher University of Exeter Press
Place Published Exeter

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Describes and analyses the performance of deep sea fishing after 1890 propelled by steam trawlers and buoyant demand with the industry becoming increasingly focused in a smaller number of ports, notably Hull. The increased dependency on international waters with matching demand being prioritised over conservation