Grimsby Steam and Diesel Fishing Vessels' Engineers' and Firemen's Union, earlier the Grimsby Steam Fishing Vessels' Engineers' and Firemen's Union

This material is held atModern Records Centre, University of Warwick

  • Reference
    • GB 152 GSF
  • Former Reference
    • GB 152 GSF
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1897-1987
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 3 boxes

Scope and Content

Various minutes, 1900-1901, 1912-1987 (incomplete); files re 'Cod War', 1960-1976; press-cuttings, 1930s, 1950s-1980s; Grimsby Enginemen's Club and Institute minutes, 1925-1936.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Grimsby Steam Fishing Vessels' Engineers' and Firemen's Union was founded in 1896. It changed its name to the Grimsby Steam and Diesel Fishing Vessels' Engineers' and Firemen's Union in 1961. In 1976 it transferred engagements to the Transport and General Workers' Union, becoming 10/3c Branch.

Access Information

Prior written permission to consult unpublished records in this archive is required. Details are given in the full catalogue. Subject to permission being granted, the archive is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/

Other Finding Aids

Link to full catalogue: http://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/GSF

Custodial History

The material was deposited by the TGWU in 1987

Related Material

See also MSS.126/TG (Transport and General Workers' Union)