British fishermen are among the unsung heroes of the First World War. The conflict with Germany had an immediate and enduring impact on their lives and livelihood. They were immediately caught up in the sea war against the Kaiser’s navy, confronting the threats presented by the submarines, minelayers, gunboats and capital ship of the High Seas Fleet. Often they found themselves thrust into strange, dangerous situations, which put their lives at risk and tested to the limit their bravery and skill as seamen. This presentation examines their fascinating story.

Douglas d'Enno is a historian, linguist and journalist who has made an exhaustive study of the impact of the First World War on Britain's fishermen and their vessels. During his 20 years' employment at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (now DEFRA), he had access to substantial material on the nation's fisheries and to contacts within the industry. Fishermen Against the Kaiser: Shockwaves of War 1914-1915, i...