Impact of war on fishing and agriculture

Question 1

Uniforms

Answer 1

Sheep farmers did well as the army bought large stocks of wool to make soldiers’ uniforms

Question 2

Fishing boats turned into mine sweepers

Answer 2

Some fishing boats were converted into mine sweepers looking for sea mines, which meant fewer fish were caught

Question 3

U-Boats

Answer 3

German U-Boats patrolled the North Sea, which meant fishing was not allowed along the East Coast causing economic hardship

Question 4

Farmers volunteering

Answer 4

Shortages of farm labourers as many men joined up, so food was in short supply

Question 5

Navy taking fishing boats

Answer 5

Fishing boats procured by the Royal Navy for military service made it harder to collect as much fish due to a lack of equipment

Question 6

Loss of trade

Answer 6

Much of Scotlands fish was sold to Russia and Germany. Trade with Germany was banned during the war, and getting fish to Russia was dangerous. Resulted in a loss of earnings and income.