National Fishing Remembrance Day 2026
National Fishing Remembrance Day is a day of reflection and commemoration for those who have lost their lives in the UK fishing industry. This year, it will take place on 10 May 2026.
It is an opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of commercial fishing while honouring the men and women who have died at sea. For coastal communities across the UK, the day serves as a focal point for remembrance and connection with the fishing industry.
Fishing remains one of the most dangerous professions in the UK, with around 11,000 people working in challenging and unpredictable conditions. Many harbours have experienced tragedy, and this day recognises those losses while reinforcing the importance of improving safety standards, working practices, and support for crews and their families.
National Fishing Remembrance Day is organised in partnership with the Fishermen’s Mission, The Seafarers’ Charity, Stella Maris, Seafish, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Memorial Services
Details of memorial services will be listed here as they are confirmed. Please note that information may change closer to the date.
England
Bridlington
- Time: 3pm
- Venue: Gansey Girl, North Pier of Bridlington Harbour, YO15 2NS
Brixham
- Time: 3pm
- Venue: Brixham Quayside, TQ5 8AW
Fleetwood
- Time: 11am
- Venue:North Euston Hotel Gardens, The Esplanade, FY7 6BN
Grimsby
- Time: 2pm
- Venue: Grimsby Minster, St James Ct, Freshney Place, Grimsby, DN31 1EP
Hartlepool
- Time: 2pm
- Venue:Seaton High Light, Raby Rd, Hartlepool TS24 8AR
Hastings
- Time: 2pm
- Venue: The Stade, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3FJ
Hull
- Time: 12pm
- Venue: The Last Trip Memorial, Zebedee’s Yard, 23 Posterngate, HU1 2JN
Lowestoft
- Time: 12pm (noon)
- Venue: St Margaret’s Church, 147 Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft NR32 4BW
Maryport
- Time: 3pm
- Venue:Maryport Rescue, Harbour, Marine Rd, Maryport, CA15 8AY
Newbury
- Time: 11am
- Venue: The Church of St Mary the Virgin and St John the Baptist Well Street, Newtown, Near Newbury, RG20 9AP
Newhaven
- Time: 11am
- Venue: Joanna C Memorial, West Beach, Newhaven, BN9 9HD
Newlyn
- Time: 11am to 12pm (noon)
- Venue: Newlyn Fisherman, 2 Lower Art Gallery Terrace, Newlyn, Penzance TR18 5PP
North Shields
- Time: 2pm
- Venue: Fiddlers Green Fishermen’s Memorial, Clifford’s Fort North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JA
Portsmouth
- Time: 2:30pm
- Venue: Wilhelmina J Memorial, Portsmouth, Camber, PO1 2JJ
Weymouth
- Time: 12pm (noon) to 1:30pm
- Venue: Adjacent to Fishing Quay, Custom House Quay, DT4 8BG
Wales
Milford Haven
Service
- Time: 3pm to 3:30pm
- Venue: St Katherine and St Peter’s Church, 4 Sandhurst Rd, Milford Haven SA73 3JU
Wreath-laying
- Time: 3:30pm to 3:45pm
- Venue: The Rath Fishermans Memorial, 9 The Rath, Milford Haven SA73 3JR
Reception
- Time: 3:45pm to 5:30pm
- Venue: The Royal British Legion Club, Hamilton Terrace, Milford Haven SA73 3JN
Scotland
Carradale
Part one
- Time: 9am to 10am
- Venue:Carradale Harbour, PA28 6SQ
Part two
- Time: 10am to 11am
- Venue:Saddell and Carradale Church, Dippen, Carradale, PA28 6QU
Eyemouth
- Time: 12:30pm to 1:15pm
- Venue: Old SChool Cafe and Ebba Centre, B6438 Briery Law, St Abbs, Eyemouth TD14 5PL
Fife
- Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Venue:St Monans Auld Kirk, KY10 2BX thence to St Monans Memorial Garden.
Fraserburgh
- Time: 2pm
- Venue:Cairnbulg Fisherman Memorial Statue, 27 Mid St, Cairnbulg, Fraserburgh AB43 8WJ
Kirkcudbright
- Time: 2:30pm to 3pm
- Venue: Kircudbright Harbour Square, Beaconsfield Place, Kirkcudbright DG6 4HY
Lossiemouth
- Date: This service is on Saturday 9 May
- Time: 3pm
- Venue: Lossiemouth Baptist Church, James St, Lossiemouth, IV31 6AD
Peterhead
- Time: 3:30pm
- Venue:Mission Cafe, Union St, Peterhead AB42 1JN
Shetland
- Time: 3pm to 4pm
- Venue: Albert Wharf, Esplanade, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LL
Skye
- Time: 11am to 12:30pm
- Venue:Broadford Church of Scotland, High Street, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AA
Stranraer
- Time: 11am to 12pm (noon)
- Venue: Stranraer Parish Church, High Kirk, Leswalt High Road, Stranraer DG9 0AA
Wick
- Time: 2pm
- Venue:Seafarers Memorial, Wick, KW1 5HF
- Venue:Seafarers Memorial, Wick, KW1 5HF
Northern Ireland
Ardglass
- This service takes place on Friday 8 May
- Time: 12pm
- Venue:The Harbour, Ardglass, Co Down, BT30 7TZ
Kilkeel
- Time: 10am
- Venue:Kilkeel Harbour, Newry, BT34 4AX
Portavogie
- Time: 3pm
- Venue: Harbour Rd, Portavogie, Newtownards, BT22 1EA
Crown Dependencies
Jersey
Service
- Time: 9am to 10am
- Venue: St Martin’s Parish Church, Jersey JE3 6HW
The following will take place after a walk on Church Lane.
- Time: 10am
- Venue: St Catherine Lifeboat Station La, Rte de Ste Catherine, Jersey JE3 6DD
Explore Fishing Memorials
Discover the Royal Museums Greenwich map of fishing memorials here.
Prayers and Readings for National Fishing Remembrance Day
The prayers and readings below can be used for any service nationwide.
Prayer
Almighty and Everlasting God, we acknowledge that -
By your power, were the heavens and the earth established,
and the bounds of the seas set in their place.
At your command, were all the creatures of the deep brought
into being in their numerous varieties.
And in your wisdom, are we sustained and renewed
by the harvest that come from labours of those who go out to sea in their vessels.
Lord God, we give you thanks, for the work of all the charities who serve our fishermen and their families, today and for the past years. Reminding ourselves on this Remembrance Day of all who have served this nation in the fishing industry, and to keep alive the memories of all those whose lives have been given in its service to our communities.
Lord Jesus Christ, it is you who first appeared to the men by the shores of Galilee to
provide the miraculous catch, calling them each by name to commit their lives
to the care of all people.
We thank you, for all who continue in their love of families, communities, and the nation, that same care through personal sacrifice.
We pray for the families who grieve the loss of loved ones -
those who did not return safely to them, and especially for those for whom such loss is recent.
Spirit of Comfort, bring peace and healing to broken lives and hopes, and so comfort those who now live with the pain of past years. And remind us again, O Lord, of your love and care –
this day, and for years to come.
We now offer these prayers, in the name of Christ Jesus our Redeemer and Lord.
Amen.
The Fisherman’s Prayer, based on Psalm 23
The Lord is my pilot, I shall not drift,
He lighteth me across the dark waters,
He keepeth my log.
He guideth me by the star of holiness for His Name’s sake.
Yea, though I sail ‘mid the thunders and tempests of life,
I shall dread no danger, for Thou are near me.
Thy love and Thy care, they shelter me.
Thou preparest a harbour for me in the homeland of eternity.
Thou anointest the waves with oil; my ship rideth calmly.
Surely, sunlight and starlight shall favour me on the voyage I take,
and I will rest in the port of my God forever.
Amen.
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