The Marine Fisheries Agency collects data on the age of UK vessels (excluding islands), the following table gives the number of vessels constructed each year as at the end of 2005.
Under 10 metre Over 10 metre Pre 1960 197 97 1961-65 114 65 1966-70 183 167 1971-75 360 240 1976-80 707 140 1981-85 639 196 1986-90 802 304 1991-95 468 75 1996-2000 486 102 2001 86 26 2002 88 15 2003 81 22 2004 82 21 2005 49 13 Unknown 491 25