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.
9. Fish and Ship pictures
Callum Siclair checks out a Whitby Gansey with Mathew on the quayside. picture: Richard Ponter, 224744l Photo: Richard Ponter
10. Fish and Ship pictures
Learning about Whitby's Heritage...Louise Slater with Bidi Iredale. picture: Richard Ponter, 224744b Photo: Richard Ponter
11. Fish and Ship pictures
Eadie meets Flounders and Spratt at the festival. picture: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
12. Fish and Ship pictures
Ready for a tipple with Whitby Distillery...Steve Lester and Laura Johnson. picture: Richard Ponter, 224744d Photo: Richard Ponter