William Hocking known as "Downderry Bill" (1929–2020) was a Cornish fisherman, being based in the port of Looe.[1][2][3][4][5]

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  1. ^ Houston, Dan (2017), "Britain's oldest working fisherman", Classic Sailor
  2. ^ "Thousands pack port to see Charles and Camilla", The Cornish Times, 2014
  3. ^ Greenwood, Paul (15 July 2015), Once Aboard a Cornish Lugger, Amberley Publishing Limited, p. 348, ISBN 978-1-4456-5062-3
  4. ^ William Hocking (Downderry Bill) 1929 – 2020, NFFO, 10 April 2020
  5. ^ "Britain's oldest fisherman celebrates 70 years at sea", Daily Telegraph, 19 May 2010
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