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The end of the voyage for the members of the Garston Boat Users

The end of the voyage for the members of the Garston Boat Users


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The end of the voyage for the members of the Garston Boat Users

The end of the voyage for the members of the Garston Boat Users? Dejected members Stephen Lawson, John Smith, Ray Price (secretary) and Alan Jackson survey the latest batch of burned out boats. Mersey fishermen have been under threat from sinister arsonists who have wrecked boats worth thousands of pounds. Garston is a district of Liverpool, Merseyside. 30th May 1991

John Davidson
Liverpool Post and Echo Archive
Mirrorpix
Garston
Merseyside
England

Media ID 21693444

© Mirrorpix

Attacks Boats Fisherman Fishing Garston Merseyside Shore Vandalism Arson Vandals


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The End of the Voyage - A Devastating Blow to Garston Boat Users

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. In this poignant print captured by John Davidson, we witness the heartbreaking aftermath of a series of sinister arson attacks that have plagued the members of the Garston Boat Users. Stephen Lawson, John Smith, Ray Price (secretary), and Alan Jackson stand dejectedly on the shore, their faces etched with despair as they survey yet another batch of burned-out boats. The Mersey fishermen have been enduring relentless threats from vandals who seem determined to destroy their livelihoods. These once-mighty vessels, worth thousands of pounds each, now lie in ruins – a stark reminder of the fragility and vulnerability faced by those who depend on these waters for their work. Garston, a district nestled within Liverpool's bustling cityscape in Merseyside, has long been home to a thriving fishing industry. However, this wave of senseless vandalism has left its mark on both the community and its economy. As we delve into this snapshot from May 30th, 1991 - an era defined by resilience amidst adversity - it serves as a powerful testament to not only the destruction caused but also to the unwavering spirit that binds these fishermen together. Though disheartened by their losses, they remain resolute in rebuilding what was taken from them. John Davidson's photograph encapsulates both sorrow and determination; it immortalizes a moment when hope flickered against all odds. It stands as an indelible

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