Boat Stories
Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Jim Dickey | Boat Stories |
Jim Dickey is a seasoned shrimper based in Brunswick, Georgia. Over the course of his career, he has worked on numerous fishing vessels, including the Captain Mama, Lady Susie Two, Lisabelle, Lady Belle, Captain Dickey, Erika and Derek, and Dickey Boys. His father owned twenty-five boats in his lifetime, and Dickey himself has owned several boats, including the Erika and Derek for sixteen years. He has a wealth of experience in the shrimping industry and has seen the evolution of the industry over the years. |
Jennifer Sweeney Tookes | Brunswick, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Jimmy Moore | Boat Stories |
Jimmy Moore is a retired local fisherman from McIntosh County, Georgia. He has a rich history of working on fishing vessels and has been a part of the commercial fishing industry for many years. Moore owned a fishing vessel for twenty years before selling it to a man named Bill. He currently co-owns a boat named Brenda K with Bill. Despite being retired for twenty years, Moore's experiences and stories from his time in the industry provide valuable insights into the changes and advancements that have occurred over the years. |
Kassidy Gunn, Frederick Lee | Townsend, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
John Tyre | Boat Stories |
John Tyre is a local fisherman and firefighter based in Brunswick, Georgia. He has a rich history in the fishing industry, having worked on a variety of different vessels throughout his career. Tyre owns a 50-foot fiberglass boat named The Warrior, which operates three to four days a week with a crew of three, including two of his cousins. The Warrior primarily fishes for row shrimp and operates in and out of Brunswick, leaving in the early morning and returning to dock in the afternoon. |
Samantha Sheppard, Megan Bull | Brunswick, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Johnny Bennett | Boat Stories |
Johnny Bennett is a seasoned commercial fisherman from Georgia with a rich family history in the industry. His first experience on a boat was at the tender age of two weeks, marking the beginning of his lifelong involvement in fishing. Bennett's passion for the industry is evident in his preference for the solitude and independence it offers. However, he has witnessed significant changes over the years, many of which he attributes to environmental and regulatory shifts. |
Kimberly Singley, Yhambria Simmons | Brunswick, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Jonathan Bennett | Boat Stories |
Jonathan Bennett is a commercial fisherman based in Brunswick, Georgia. Born into a family deeply involved in the fishing industry, Bennett has been engaged in commercial fishing since birth. His grandfather owned boats and his uncles ran bait businesses, providing him with a rich background in the industry from a young age. After graduating, Bennett began running boats and has since dedicated his life to the profession. He has worked on several vessels, with his most recent being The Flying Cloud, an 85 by 24-foot boat with a twin Caterpillar unit. |
Kimberly Singley, Yhambria Simmons | Brunswick, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Cooperative Extension | |
Joseph Rauls | Boat Stories |
Joseph Rauls is a seasoned fisherman from Brunswick, Georgia, who has been involved in the shrimping industry for several decades. His journey into the world of fishing began in 1969 when his father bought a shrimp boat. Rauls was drawn to the entrepreneurial spirit of his father, who always found ways to make a living, including shrimping. Over the years, Rauls has witnessed significant changes in the fishing industry, particularly in the design and operation of fishing vessels. |
Yhambria Simmons, Kimberly Singley | Brunswick, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Lindsey Parker | Boat Stories |
Lindsey Parker is a long-standing member of the commercial fishing community in Georgia. He has a rich history as a commercial fisherman and has been involved in various projects at the UGA Marine Extension. Over the years, he has captained several boats, including the Georgia Bulldog, the Morning Star, and the Southern Comfort. His career spans over 36 years, during which he has formed numerous friendships within the fishing community. Parker is known for his candidness and willingness to share his experiences and insights into the fishing industry. |
Samantha Sheppard, Megan Bull | Brunswick, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Marty Collins | Boat Stories |
Marty Collins is a seasoned commercial fisherman with a rich history of working on fishing vessels. He began his career as a captain at the young age of sixteen and has since worked on numerous boats, including the Blackbeard and Cindy Marie. He has been with his current company for nine years and has spent the last four years on his current vessel, the Lady Denise, a 96-foot steel hull freezer boat. Prior to the Lady Denise, he worked on the fishing vessel Forgiven, which was named after the wife of the preacher he worked for. |
Samantha Sheppard, Megan Bull | Belleville, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Michael Sullivan | Boat Stories |
Michael Sullivan is a seasoned commercial fisherman based in Brunswick, Georgia. With a career spanning several decades, Sullivan has owned and operated multiple fishing vessels, including his most recent acquisition, a 60-foot research vessel previously owned by The Department of Natural Resources. Prior to this, he owned and operated The Flying Cloud, an 88-foot North Carolina built boat, which was one of the largest boats on the East Coast in terms of power and size when he purchased it in 1986. |
Jamekia Collins, Amber Chulawat | Brunswick, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Michael Vernon | Boat Stories |
Michael Vernon is a seasoned fisherman based in Eulonia, Georgia. He has extensive experience working on various fishing vessels, having served on approximately ten to twelve boats throughout his career. Currently, he is the captain and partner on the Miss Doris, a position he has held for the past three years. Prior to this, he worked on the Golden Phase, one of the oldest boats in the county, for the longest duration. His experience spans from North Carolina to Key West, with stints on boats such as the Lady Denise, Megan Elaine, Daddy's Girl, and War Horse. |
Jennifer Sweeney Tookes | Eulonia, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant |