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.
5. Fish and Ships pictures
Seaside waves by Innerstate Theatre Company on Whitby Pier. picture: Richard Ponter, 224744a Photo: Richard Ponter
6. Fish and Ship pictures
Preparing a dish. picture: Richard Ponter. Photo: Richard Ponter
7. Fish and Ship pictures
James and Sophia Graham view the fish net display. picture: Richard Ponter, 224744k Photo: Richard Ponter
8. Fish and Ship pictures
Fisherman George Lamplough meets a giant lobster. picture: Richard Ponter, 224744m Photo: Richard Ponter
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