Table of Contents

Illustrations and Charts
Abbreviations and Glossary
Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1. The Development of the British Fishing Industry
Chapter 2. The Social and Theological Context
Chapter 3. Fishing for Souls, 1800-1856
Chapter 4. Fishing for Souls, 1856-1880
Chapter 5. Fishing for Souls, 1880-1900
Chapter 6. The 'Devil's Mission Ships'
Chapter 7. Medical Work at Sea
Chapter 8. Enebezer Joseph Mather: Resignation
Chapter 9. The Roman Catholic Concern for Seafarers and Fishermen
Chapter 10. Missions Influenced by the RNMDSF
Chapter 11. Conclusion

Appendices
Bibliography
Index

About the Author

Dr Stephen Friend FRSA has a PhD from the University of Hull. His main areas of research have included the history, theology, anthropology and the psychology of religion. He was a joint founder in 1990 of the International Association for the Study of Maritime Mission (IASMM). He is a Winston Churchill Fellow and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Reviews

"Stephen has made the history of the churches and their work with British fishermen his own. Starting as a junior employee on the staff of one of the societies about which he writes so well, he began what became a lifelong study of the history of his subject, on the way uncovering inspired pioneers, drug smuggling, storms, cooked books and fascinating statistics. I have known Stephen's work for forty or so years and I can say for anyone interested in the sea in this period, reading this book is a 'must'."
Robert W.H. Miller, author of One Firm Anchor

"Maritime Mission is often an undervalued and overlooked ministry of the church. This fine academic study of our roots and growth gives a fascinating insight and picture of our visionary founding fathers who, despite their failings, brought about a Christian witness that continues today to respond to the needs of seafaring communities."
Paul Jarrett MBE, Former Mission Secretary, Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen

"In Fishing for Souls, we meet the many different societies and individuals who dedicated themselves to the service of fishers. Friend's history is rich with detail, but also conveys the many challenges and motivations in this field of work. This wonderful study testifies to the reasons for which vibrant fishers missions can still exist in our time."
Jason Zuidema, General Secretary, International Christian Maritime Association