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Ocean Rambler

A typical Drifter and Crew

By John Layton

Here you see the 'Ocean Rambler', a typical modern day Drifter, and its crew.

The YH at the beginning of the number on the side signifies that the boat is from Yarmouth, being the first and last letters of its port of origin. All seagoing vessels, whatever their type or size, have this designation.

Other examples are LT (Lowestoft), GY (Grimsby), FH (Fraserburgh) and BM (Brixham).

Ocean Rambler

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This page was added by John Layton on 26/01/2007.

Comments about this page

FR arer the registration letters for Fraserburgh. FH are the registation letters for Falmouth.

By Kenneth Holloway
On 15/01/2008

Please does anyone know what's the name of the man with the cigarette in his mouth is as I think it might be my grandad as he was in the fishing industry

By Kerri Cozens
On 06/03/2014

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