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Fishing

For Cockles

Cockling in the mid 20th century (John Harman)

For Sprats

Sprats in the '50s (John Harman. Photos by Tony Stroud).

For Shrimps

Shrimping in the past (John Harman)

For White Weed

Strangest catch at the harbour? (John Harman)

For Eels

Problems of catching eels
 (John Harman, Lawrence Bradley & Brian Smith)

At Sea

Washing Problems
(Not yet available)

Disasters

Day the Silo Collapsed

The day a two-year old silo collapsed with Percy Gibbens at the top. (By Joe Gibbens. Photo by Tony Stroud)

NOTE

It is not our intention to provide a detailed history of Whitstable harbour. That is beyond our resources and we leave the task to more experienced historians. However, we present anecdotes and stories contributed by our readers and we hope these will add a human touch to the overall picture.

Other Sides to the Harbour

The town's mariners weren't just mariners... they were an inherent part of the community and played many roles...... 

Flagging Down Royalty

The day a local fishing boat almost upset Royalty and their three destroyers!
(John Harman)

Cost of a Rescue!

From time to time, fishermen got involved in rescues that led to rather odd acknowledgements 
(John Harman)

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Boats

The Open Boats

A glimpse of the inshore fishing boats (John Harman) 

Sheringham Crabbers

A specific type of Open Boat that arrived with migrants from Sheringham in Norfolk 
(John Harman. Photos by Tony Stroud)

Sheringham & The Johnson Family

More information  of  that migration from Sheringham (Ian Johnson)

The Barge Boats

Lifeboats & Working tools
(John Harman)

Oyster Smacks
(Not yet available)

Thames Barges

A substantial and separate article on the "workhorses" of the English coast 

The Motor Vessels
(Not yet available)

Cargo

The Jumps

A fascinating account of cargo operations pre-1930 
(from Brian Smith and Joe Gibbens)