Robert Oliver
Robert belongs to: Cullercoats RNLI
Robert Oliver was born in Cullercoats. From the age of 15 he fished from Cullercoats and North Shields, working from a coble in the summer and trawlers in the winter. He is the Leading Helmsman for the Cullercoats RNLI.
Robert was interviewed by Kylea Little on 20 November 2005. The interview took place at Cullercoats RNLI Station and lasted 22 minutes and 1 second.
What does the sea mean to you?
"The last two years I haven’t, more or less, fished"
The last two years I haven’t, more or less, fished. I took a little part time job at the university building across the road there, you know. just looking after the fish and the crabs and the lobsters and things in the big tanks. And just to see the other lads coming down and going off in the boat, like, fishing, it’s something that once it’s in your blood, you can’t get away from it. I’ve always said that fishing wasn’t a job to me, it was a hobby and I loved it.
Robert has 9 memories in the memorynet:
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Robert's other memories:
Working in the fishing industry- Changes in the fishing industry
- Smells
- What does the sea mean to you?
Safety equipment and clothing
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