Death of a Trawler

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This blog series documents the full history of the Hull steam trawler Arctic Viking, formerly Arctic Pioneer, from her construction in 1937 to her sinking in 1961.
The series draws from Ministry of Transport reports, court records, eyewitness testimony, and maritime archives. It covers her wartime service, incidents at sea, and the final voyage that resulted in the loss of five crew members.
The purpose of this series is to provide a factual, chronological account of the vessel’s operational history, structural design, crew experiences, and the technical findings following her capsizing.