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Harrowing tale of how 20 fishermen aboard Grimsby trawler Laforey paid the ultimate price
An audio play reliving the events in which crewmen aboard a famous Grimsby trawler sadly died is to be broadcast. The story of the 20 fishermen onboard the Laforey GY85 is the theme of a powerful new play, due to be aired next month. The story will explore how the trawler grounded off the coast of Norway during heavy seas and snow in February 1954, resulting in the loss of all 20 crew. Named The Price Of Fish: GY85, the play will be broadcast on Compass FM on Sunday, February 7, at 7pm, the 62nd anniversary of the loss of the ship. Read the article here 10:40
