The Noble Boatbuilders of Fraserburgh

Alexander Noble established his boatyard in 1898, which would be passed down to his sons Wilson and James. Together, they built almost 400 boats, some of which are still working today, and were a fixture on the Fraserburgh shoreline for nearly a century. The Noble Boatbuilders of Fraserburgh is a tribute to these men and their boats.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

When Alexander Noble established his boatyard in 1898, he likely didn't realize that he was also establishing a new Noble tradition. Alexander's yard would soon be passed down to his eldest son, Wilson, who would set up Wilson Noble & Co. to build fishing boats. However, he would branch out into minesweepers when needed during the Second World War. Meanwhile, his second-youngest son, James, would break out on his own, believing that the future of boatbuilding lay in yachts. Together, these companies built almost 400 boats, some of which are still in use today, and would be a fixture on the Fraserburgh shoreline for nearly a century.

Packed with images, interviews, and recollections from the crew, The Noble Boatbuilders of Fraserburgh is a thoroughly researched tribute to these men and their boats. It is a fascinating look into an industry that once peppered our island shorelines.

Alexander Noble's boatyard was established in 1898, marking the beginning of a new Noble tradition. The yard was passed down to his eldest son, Wilson, who set up Wilson Noble & Co. to build fishing boats. However, during the Second World War, Wilson Noble & Co. also branched out into minesweepers. Meanwhile, James, the second-youngest son, believed that the future of boatbuilding lay in yachts. Together, these companies built almost 400 boats, some of which are still in use today.

The Noble Boatbuilders of Fraserburgh is a tribute to these men and their boats, featuring images, interviews, and recollections from the crew. The book provides a fascinating look into an industry that once peppered our island shorelines. The Noble family's boatbuilding legacy continues to this day, with their boats still being a fixture on the Fraserburgh shoreline.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750999557