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Victorian Fishing Boat Discovery Unveils Grimsby Fishermen's Tales

3/8/2026

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Kari Christensen discovered the remains of the Victorian fishing boat Joseph & Fanny in a Norwegian beach house during a 2017 renovation.
George Middleton sold the boat to a Norwegian buyer in 1891.
Chris Middleton, a descendant of George Middleton, found Kari's appeal on social media and linked it to family history.
The discovery led Kari to explore the boat's history and revealed heroic and tragic tales of Grimsby fishermen.

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Kari Christensen discovered the remains of the Victorian fishing boat Joseph & Fanny in a Norwegian beach house during a 2017 renovation.
George Middleton sold the boat to a Norwegian buyer in 1891.
Chris Middleton, a descendant of George Middleton, found Kari's appeal on social media and linked it to family history.
The discovery led Kari to explore the boat's history and revealed heroic and tragic tales of Grimsby fishermen.