A delegation from the Faroe Islands has visited the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre to learn more about the town’s maritime past and long-standing ties with their own fishing industry.
Fishing once defined Grimsby’s identity, with crews often travelling to Faroese waters. The visit, held on 10 September, provided the guests with an introduction to this shared history.
The group, which included Fisheries Minister Jóhan Christiansen and senior officials from the Faroese Ministry of Fisheries, toured the Ross Tiger trawler with former skipper Bob Mogg. They also explored the museum’s galleries with operations manager David Ornsby, whose family history is closely linked to the trade.
Other members of the delegation were Elin Mortensen, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Fisheries; Kate Sanderson, Head of Faroese Representation in London; Marita Rasmussen, Director of the Faroe Marine Research Institute; and advisers Símun Grønadal and Janet Skarðsá.
The event was coordinated in partnership with Amy Salisbury of Particular & Co, whose own family connections to Grimsby’s fishing industry stretch back over two centuries.
The centre described the visit as a significant moment in recognising the historic relationship between Grimsby and the Faroe Islands, both shaped by the traditions of the sea.
Image credit: North East Lincolnshire Council
