The Ross Tiger is an ex-working 1950's trawler. It was bought by North East Lincolnshire Council and cost a whopping £1. She came to the Museum in 1992.
Berthed next to the Fishing Heritage Centre in Alexandra Dock, you will learn the ropes from former trawler men, John and Syd. They will entertain you with a tale or two of sea life and also take you on a journey of discovery where you will find out what life was like aboard. This is an experience not to be missed. Come on, Climb aboard!
Tours of the Ross Tiger are available 7 days a week and last about 45 minutes to an hour. You can book a tour by visiting the admissions desk inside the museum. The tours are now available all year round. All tours are subject to availability and some restrictions apply.
We advise that the tours may not be suitable for persons with certain mobility problems, who suffer from vertigo and claustrophobia. Under 5’s are not permitted on board due to Health and Safety Guidelines. Please feel free to contact the Museum for further information on 01472 323345 or email us at fhc@nelincs.gov.uk.
The Ross Tiger trawler tours
Monday to Friday: 10:15am, 11:00am, 12:00 noon, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11.15am, 12:00 noon, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
The Ross Tiger, the first of an eventual fleet of twelve 'Cat' class trawlers, arrived in Grimsby in February 1957 from yard No 1416 of shipbuilders Cochrane & Sons, Selby, Yorkshire.
Of the original twelve, one was to sadly meet a premature end when, on April 1st 1968, the Ross Puma was wrecked off Hoy in the Pentland Firth.
The full fleet of 'Cat' class trawlers, in order of building, were;
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Ross Tiger, February 1957
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Ross Leopard, October 1957
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Ross Jaguar, December 1957
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Ross Panther, April 1958
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Ross Cougar, April 1958
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Ross Cheetah, November 1959
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Ross Lynx, February 1960
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Ross Jackal, April 1960
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Ross Puma, August 1960
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Ross Genet, October 1960
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Ross Civet, October 1960
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and the curiously named, for this class, Ross Zebra, November 1960