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On Deck
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As the cod end
swings over to the port side the crew is seen pulling open the straps
to let the catch onto the deck.
Paint Factory circa 2007
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The scene depicts the
Tarr & Wonson Paint Manufactory in Gloucester, MA that made copper
bottom paint famous. In the foreground seagulls rest on the pilings
of an abandoned wharf.
First Split
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The crew raise the split
strap to bring onboard the first cod-end full of fish.
Gloucester Skyline circa
1905
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As you look across
Gloucester harbor this is the cities skyline as it looked the year 1905.
The Gloucester Marine
Railways
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At some point during the
year
Gloucester fishing boats are hauled out of the water for needed repair
and regular maintenance.
Homeward Bound
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Homeward bound in the
middle of winter when each spray that hit the boat instantly froze.
Crews often had to chop ice so as not to capsize
Night Repairs on George's
Bank
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The crew is pictured
mending onboard at sea by the light of the deck lights
Running Repair
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The crew hurries
to repair any damage to the nets so they can get back on to the fish
before they play out.
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