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Peter Fairbairn

Peter belongs to: Cullercoats RNLI

Peter was born in Simpson Street in Cullercoats. From an early age he wanted to be a fisherman and lifeboatman. Peter fished from a coble, herring drifters and trawlers.

Peter was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 24 November 2005. The interview took place at the Interviewee's living room and lasted 1 hour, 4 minutes and 38 seconds.

Black and white photograph of the crew of a fishing boat standing on the deck, three are holding onto a fishing net
The herring drifters

The herring drifters

The crew of the herring drifter Akede. Peter is third on the right. He was the only Geordie in the crew.

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