Ross Tiger

Museum | Grimsby | England | United Kingdom

The Ross Tiger is a historic fishing trawler that now serves as a museum ship at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, providing a deep insight into the history of the fishing industry in Grimsby.

History and significance:

Built in 1957, the Ross Tiger was a so-called "Side-Winder" trawler that played a significant role in the fishing industry of Grimsby in the 1950s. It is considered the oldest surviving diesel side-winder trawler in the United Kingdom.

After being decommissioned in 1984, the Ross Tiger was restored as a museum ship in 1992 and made accessible to the public. Since then, it has served as a living monument to the fishermen of Grimsby, allowing visitors to experience life on board a traditional trawler.

Facilities and exhibitions:

Visitors can explore various areas of the Ross Tiger, including the galley, mess deck, cabins, and wheelhouse. Original equipment and gear provide an authentic portrayal of the crew's life and work.

The Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, to which the Ross Tiger belongs, also offers additional exhibitions and collections documenting the history of fishing in the region. These include artworks, archaeological finds, ship models, and other artifacts reflecting Grimsby's rich maritime heritage.

Special events:

In 2023, the Ross Tiger celebrated its 30th anniversary as a museum ship. Various events and activities were organized to commemorate the ship's significance to the local community and fishing industry.

The Ross Tiger remains a significant landmark in Grimsby, providing visitors with a unique insight into the history and heritage of the British fishing industry.

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Alexandra Dock

DN31 1UZ Grimsby

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Reviews

27 Reviews

Ethan Harding

02.01.2025

The tour of the Ross Tiger must not be missed! Our tour guide Bob was very informative, characterful, engaging, and insightful. The vessel itself is an incredible example of a bygone era and generations of industry and culture. It would be incredible to see the decks restored to contemporaneous wood. Don't miss out. Visit, take the tour, and learn about what life was like for generations of working people in Grimsby!

Salome Orr

24.06.2024

What an amazing experience, the tour guide happen to have been the last skipper, he was knowledgeable, informative, funny, welcoming to all the people on the tour. I very much enjoyed, Robert made it memorable for us. Thank you

William Longley-Cook

08.07.2023

An excellent guide who provided a fascinating insight into work and life on a middle water trawler. Definitely worth the two hundred mile round trip.

Martin Brooks

26.06.2023

A superb tour of a trawler by someone who worked on trawlers. Very informative and entertaining. Our guide Bob was great. Thanks Bob.

Chantelle Hannah

08.06.2023

I walk past this trawler alot, sit by the benches and listen to the water. Absolutely fantastic and you can hear her horn from anywhere in grimsby 😁 I have not been inside for a tour yet but I really hope to in the future.

Chris Lotus cortina

28.04.2023

Brill place

bill dawkins

21.04.2023

We visited the Grimsby fishermen’s heritage museum mid April 2023 it’s a museum about the way of life for trawler men in Grimsby , it is extremely well presented. There is also a very nice coffee shop. I would recommend a visit to the museum. But following on from the museum a guided tour of the side trawler the Ross Tiger and a tour not to be missed, the guide was (Bob I believe)an ex skipper of trawlers and extremely informative with explanations of how a trawler operated , and his stories of some of his experiences .An outstanding experience if you get the opportunity do visit it’s well worth the time. I would like to think that as part of Grimsby’s heritage the Council will help with the upkeep of this fascinating part of Grimsby’s history for generations to come. 2•5 Hours spent and worth every second.

Jrmil ROBINSON-C

17.11.2022

I sailed on the Ross Tiger many years ago now. She is a loverly ship . Back in the early 70s we had some great catches back then and the crew got on great with each other most of the time. If you have never been on the Ross Tiger it well worth the visit . The council was given this ship for only £1 as far as I am aware. Like someone eles as said the ship is starting to sink . We already lost the Lincoln castle steam ferry ⛴️ a few years ago that was a desirable ferry boat and was sold for scrap. If the council don't start to repair the Ross Tiger then this ship will end up in a scrap heap . . We know it will cost alot to fix her up . But for how long it's been owned by the council I don't think they have ever spent a penny on her . What a disgrace. Do you people want to see her scraped. I know I do not .

Shirley Haslett

31.07.2022

Amazing second visit. Tour by Bob made it come alive. Highly recommended

kevin chard

26.10.2021

Very interesting, our guide was very informative, highly recommend

Kev Bacon

25.08.2021

Had a tour round this. Fascinating and for me nostalgic as I used to own "Baconsdozen" a ships chandler in Lowestoftcwhen it too had a fishing fleet. Well worth a visit.

G B (Blackout)

10.07.2019

This once proud vessel is now sinking into the mud due to council incompetence, she has a rich history of fishing and used as a spy ship during the cold War but now is left to rot away outside of the fishing heritage centre. This fine vessel will be sold as scrap if nothing is done soon.

Sachin Sharma

15.01.2021

Fascinating boat

Alan Stephenson

01.12.2020

Had time to take a trip round the ross tiger to show what it's like on the trawler

Sue Locking

06.10.2019

Very good museum, and the Ross Tiger trawler which is moored there in Alexandra Dock is fascinating

romanbrough

29.05.2019

We just had time to take the tour of this old trawler. It's an interesting and unusual experience. If you get the chance to look around and if you are able to go up and down steep steps. Then give it a go.

Stephen Clarke

14.05.2019

Excellent venue.Will visit again.

Chriss Toogood

07.05.2019

You get guided tour to see inside this magnificent fishing vessel when you visit the Fishing Heritage Centre.

gerard papworth

13.04.2019

Unfortunately closed due to gangway needing maintenance

Vanessa Smith

14.08.2018

From a large fishing family and had a brother who sailed aboard the Ross Tiger so finally went on the tour.absolutely fascinating. Ex Skipper gave a fascinating account of what it was like for the fishermen on a daily basis. Should have done this tour years ago. And to find that he knew at least 2 of my 4 brothers who fished was a bonus. Would highly recommend this.