The festival takes place on Saturday May 20 and Sunday May 21 and will shine a light on the array of industries, businesses and traditions that have grown around the town’s fishing heritage, and which continue to thrive today.
Here, we look back at the highlights of the previous two events in pictures.
1. Fish and Ships pictures
Fergus and Bertie have fun at the Fish and Ships Festival. picture: Richard Ponter, 224743e Photo: Richard Ponter
2. Fish and Ships pictures
Entertainment at the Bandstand in Whitby. picture: Richard Ponter, 224744p Photo: Richard Ponter
3. Fish and Ships pictures
The Pavillion Pierrots get ready to perform. picture: Richard Ponter, 224744n Photo: Richard Ponter
4. Fish and Ships pictures
Joe Redfern, Tom Bauling, Helen Taylor and Andrea Russell at the lobster hatchery in Whitby. picture: Richard Ponter, 224744r Photo: Richard Ponter