Brexit waves threaten to wreck Belgian fishing in British waters
OSTEND, Belgium: Britain’s departure from the European single market will disrupt many long-standing economic relationships and could yet devastate one of the oldest-the Belgian fishing fleet’s work in UK waters. In 1666 — three centuries before Britain joined the European Union-King Charles II granted the Flemish city of Bruges the right to send 50 boats to fish off England in perpetuity.