Lillian Bilocca
(1929-1988)
woman and campaigner for fishing fleet safety
Commemorated on 3 plaques
In recognition of the contribution to the fishing industry by the women of Hessle Road, led by Lillian Bilocca, who successfully campaigned for better safety measures, following the loss of three Hull trawlers in 1968.
Barnabus Court on the southern corner of Hessle Road and Boulevard, Hull, United Kingdom where they lived near
Lillian Bilocca 1929-1988 Hull trawler safety campaigner. Founder/leader of the Hessle Road Women's Committee formed after the 1968 Triple Trawler Disaster in which 58 men perished. The women's swift action forced new shipping laws - saving countless future lives
Carr Lane, Hull, United Kingdom where they was
Lillian Bilocca 1929-1988 leader of the Headscarf Revolutionaries trawler safety campaigner lived here 1952-1981
Coltman Street, Hull, United Kingdom where they lived (1952-1981)