Tag Archives: Camden Haven fishing fleet
Poole family in support of proposal to restore fishing trawler Pacific Venture in Laurieton.
Australian film director Damien Lay has previously announced intentions to restore the historic trawler and make it the subject of an international documentary. The vessel was built by residents and became a key boat in the extensive Camden Haven fishing fleet during the 1960s and 1970s. It is now the only remaining vessel intact in the area. Former owner Kim Poole, 65, the son of original boat owner Donald ‘Jock’ Poole, said he began working on the boat when he was 13-years-old. “It wasn’t the last boat built in Laurieton, but it supplied the fish coop for many years in the 1970s and 1990s, and there were some record catches made onboard. photos, >click to read< 21:38
Australian film director plans to restore and create documentary film on fishing trawler Pacific Venture
Mid-North Coast fishing trawler Pacific Venture is destined to be restored and become the subject of an international documentary, according to Australian film director Damien Lay. The now barnacle-encrusted vessel was once a key boat in the extensive Camden Haven fishing fleet during the 1960s and 1970s, and is now the last vessel that remains intact in the area.,, “What is important is that Pacific Venture is recognised as a very much- 
loved and appreciated part of our local maritime history. Although she has had a rough voyage, her journey is not over, it’s only just beginning,” Mr Lay said. “Previous owner and gentleman Donald ‘Jock’ Poole was one of the top fisherman from the area with huge family connections. >click to read< 17:35
