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| The Fishermen's Mission in Newlyn has been sold to a local businessman |
The Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen's Mission building opened in Newlyn in 1903, but the charity said the building was no longer cost-effective to run. It sold the centre to a local businessman, and said it hoped to use the proceeds to benefit the area.
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| The memorial room will continue to have a home in the building. |
The mission provides practical and spiritual support for fishermen and their families.
Julian Waring, from the charity, said that in the 1960s and 1970s there was a demand to house fishermen, feed them fresh meals and provide clothing in emergencies.
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| Top chefs like Tom Aikens have all enjoyed a mug of decent tea. |
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| Many a game of snooker was played by fishermen. |
He said: "Those demands have changed. We're still here in Newlyn and a memorial room will remain, but there's no need for accommodation or a canteen. If accommodation is needed we'll house them in a B&B.
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| When the canteen was full the Mission's final skipper often managed the tea pump! |
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| The mission was initially based in Penzance and moved to Newlyn in 1903 |
Mr Waring said 88p of every £1 donated to the charity was spent helping fishermen and the move would allow the charity to "better serve the county as a whole" rather than just Newlyn.
In 2014 the mission provided emergency grants of £500 to fishermen in Cornwall who were unable to work due to prolonged winter storms.
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| These days the Mission staff are better able to provide outreach support by car. |
The mission has had a presence in Cornwall since 1896. It was initially based in Penzance and moved to Newlyn in 1903.
