50 years ago, the Bertie Robertson trophy was presented to the crew of the Burra boat, Radiant Star at a reception given to them by the LHD. The trophy was awarded annually to the Shetland fishing boat catching the largest shot of herring by drift net and the Radiant Star scooped 151 crans in 1970. The crew are (back row) Anthony Laurenson, Willy Robertson, William Pottinger, John Ridland and Kenneth Pottinger. Seated are: Willy Smith, Bert Laurenson (skipper), Willie Laurenson and Robert Laurenson.
Photo Dennis Coutts 18/09/20