Touching tributes have been paid to Lowestoft Skipper John Ketteringham. Picture: Nick Butcher - Credit: Nick Butcher He spent 50 years breaking numerous records and battling all weathers at sea as he was named a port’s top skipper. Now touching tributes have been paid to a long-serving fisherman from Lowestoft who has been hailed as a "town hero" following his death. Family and former colleagues of John Ketteringham - known to his friends as JK - have honoured a "great man" who will be sadly missed. Married for more than 50 years to his beloved Pat, Mr Ketteringham, 71, passed away on January 16.