Mincarlo -Floating Maritime Museum
Mincarlo -Floating Maritime Museum
Mincarlo -Floating Maritime Museum
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RDW
Worthing, UK131 contributions
May 2022
What a gem. We came across this by accident and had a really interesting time looking around the trawler. The volunteers on board are excellent with their knowledge and enthusiasm about the trawler and the fishing industry. High recommend a trip here.
Written 22 May 2022
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TomandJane
Wellingborough, UK197 contributions
Sept 2021
What an amazing experience on board this ship. The history of the fisherman, life was hard. The living quarters and the compact conditions make you think how this generation lived.
The videos are an eye opener.
Sure worth a visit.
The videos are an eye opener.
Sure worth a visit.
Written 21 September 2021
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Colm H
Arlesey, UK83 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
What an absolutely amazing tour. The crew members are so friendly & knowledgeable. So much information about the history of the trawler & the fishing industry in Lowestoft. A really enjoyable tour. Highly recommend. The crew are all former fishermen & volunteer their time. The tour is free but well worth a donation towards the cause.
Written 13 April 2024
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Nina N
14 contributions
May 2024 • Family
An amazing way to bring alive how the fishermen worked and lived.
Part of Lowestoft history/ heritage.
Free to step aboard and free tours or walk around alone.
A dedicated crew of volunteers.
A must, if you are in Lowestoft.
Part of Lowestoft history/ heritage.
Free to step aboard and free tours or walk around alone.
A dedicated crew of volunteers.
A must, if you are in Lowestoft.
Written 21 May 2024
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Chris S
Birmingham, UK15 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
A really brilliant tour with a great crew to guide you . Interesting to see an ex working sidewinder trawler preserved . Thoroughly informative and wholly interesting. A wee bit tricky being on two walking sticks but would not have missed for the world . Free donations only . Thank you crew !
Written 6 October 2021
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JulieLowestoft
Lowestoft, UK19 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
My late dad was a Lowestoft skipper and it was very nostalgic looking around this trawler, it brought back memories of going on board his trawler in the 70s/80s and of the excitement of him coming home after a 12 day trip at sea. Looking around The Mincarlo, especially the living quarters, makes you realise what cramped conditions they were in and what a hard job they did to bring fish to our tables. I am full of pride for my dad and miss him every day. I would recommend everyone to visit this trawler, whether connected to the fishing industry or not, it's a real eye opener to what the work of a fisherman was like and it will make you appreciate that fish on your plate a lot more! All volunteers on The Mincarlo do a great job showing visitors around, please give generously to keep this brilliant museum going.
Written 15 July 2019
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Trudy S
Nuthampstead70 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Free of charge and run by volunteers, so please give generously...
The experience of getting onboard a decommissioned fishing trawler was exciting in itself, but to view this historical vessel once onboard, was truly like going back in time.
Very informative and interesting with all it's original fixtures and fittings from the day it was built, was amazing. But beware the steep steps you must descend downwards into the bunk rooms.
A time capsule to be retained and treasured. So don't forget to donate to the upkeep of this old vessel when you disembark!
The experience of getting onboard a decommissioned fishing trawler was exciting in itself, but to view this historical vessel once onboard, was truly like going back in time.
Very informative and interesting with all it's original fixtures and fittings from the day it was built, was amazing. But beware the steep steps you must descend downwards into the bunk rooms.
A time capsule to be retained and treasured. So don't forget to donate to the upkeep of this old vessel when you disembark!
Written 15 August 2016
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Roger W
Oulton Broad, UK938 contributions
Aug 2020
If you are in Lowestoft stop off and visit this boat, you will meet people who sailed on the boat and let them tell you some stores about life at sea.
Its a well worth charity keeping a lost the fishing industry remembered
Its a well worth charity keeping a lost the fishing industry remembered
Written 20 August 2020
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Sam L
2 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
My six year old son was so excited to see the boat. We arrived at 14:30 to find the gates closed but with people still on board. I tried to speak to a member of staff but they just shrugged their shoulders and shouted "closed" at me.
All signage clearly stated the boat will close at 15:30 with no mention of last admission times. Arriving an hour early would be more than enough time to see the entire boat.
I had to explain to my extremely disappointed son that sometimes people say one thing yet do another.
This was the main reason we drove 1.5 hours to come to Lowestoft. A totally wasted day.
All signage clearly stated the boat will close at 15:30 with no mention of last admission times. Arriving an hour early would be more than enough time to see the entire boat.
I had to explain to my extremely disappointed son that sometimes people say one thing yet do another.
This was the main reason we drove 1.5 hours to come to Lowestoft. A totally wasted day.
Written 31 July 2019
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Paul G
3 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
First of all a very big thankyou to the volunteers who keep this piece of nostalgia alive.
As a local person I know what the fishing industry meant to the town and surrounding area. Slowly we saw the decline in the fishing industry with trawlers being scrapped or sold off.
Without the hard work and dedication of these volunteers there would be nothing to show people what made our town.
It is free to go on board and have a guided tour with museum volunteers who were once part of the industry. There is a donations box, which your not asked to donate to, but after looking over such a fine ole trawler you'll want to give to keep it alive.
I'd encourage anybody visiting the town to take the opportunity to view this find vessel.
As a local person I know what the fishing industry meant to the town and surrounding area. Slowly we saw the decline in the fishing industry with trawlers being scrapped or sold off.
Without the hard work and dedication of these volunteers there would be nothing to show people what made our town.
It is free to go on board and have a guided tour with museum volunteers who were once part of the industry. There is a donations box, which your not asked to donate to, but after looking over such a fine ole trawler you'll want to give to keep it alive.
I'd encourage anybody visiting the town to take the opportunity to view this find vessel.
Written 26 June 2019
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Where exactly is it berthed? Hopefully we will visit in July...Thanks...
Written 13 May 2021
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