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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.

Peter aged 14 and a half

Photograph of Peter

Peter aged 14 and a half on his first voyage on the Faithful Star. He is wearing fearnought trousers.

Peter has 19 memories in the memorynet:

Peter's memories with a The North East theme:

•  Growing up in Cullercoats
•  The herring drifters
•  Changes at the Fish quay and the in the fishing community
•  Photograph of Peter
•  The Alpha

Peter's other memories:

•  Following the herring
•  First pay packet
•  Being knocked overboard
•  Meals
•  Sounds and smells
•  Changes in equipment
•  The RNLI
•  Photograph of Peter
•  The herring drifters
•  Wheelhouse of the Faithful Star
•  Photograph of Peter
•  Peter on the Alpha
•  The Akede
•  Peter's father

This memory has these themes:
Change | Clothing | Training | Work

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