Boat Stories
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Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Morris Butler | Boat Stories |
Morris Butler is a seasoned shrimper from McIntosh County, Georgia. He has spent over forty years in the shrimping industry, working on various fishing vessels such as The Sundown, The Turning Point, The Thunderbolt, The Sea Walker, and The Four Ladies. His career in shrimping began at a young age, introduced to the industry by his father. Despite health issues forcing him into early retirement, Butler maintains a close relationship with the shrimping community, reflecting fondly on his experiences and the camaraderie among fellow shrimpers. |
Samantha Sheppard, Megan Bull | Belleville, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Robert Everson | Boat Stories |
Robert Everson is a seasoned fisherman from McIntosh County, Georgia, with a rich history in the fishing industry. His journey in the industry began with the help of his father, who also worked in the industry. Everson's early years were spent working on several boats in the Gulf of Mexico, starting as a striker and gradually gaining experience and skills. He also worked with his father out of Fort Myers, Florida, where they would embark on three-day trips to the Gulf of Mexico for shrimping. |
Kassidy Gunn, Freddy Lee | Townsend, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Robert Todd | Boat Stories |
Mr. Robert Todd focuses on the history of his family’s commercial fishermen legacy. He discusses the boats run and operated by members of the Todd/Sawyer family. He discusses his short film, Trawling Traditions, which covers some histories of commercial fishermen on the Georgia Coast. He also gives recommendations for the future of shrimping in Georgia. |
Yhambria Simmons, Kimberly Singley | Darien, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Thurmond and Marie Kern | Boat Stories |
Thurmond and Marie Kern are a married couple residing in Brunswick, Georgia. Thurmond has had a long history with shrimping and has owned several boats over the course of his life. His passion for fishing is evident in his inability to retire, leading him to purchase another boat, the Lady Raven, named after his granddaughter. Marie, while not directly involved in the fishing, has been a supportive partner throughout their journey. The couple has witnessed significant changes in the fishing industry and has concerns about its future in their area. |
Amber Chulawat, Sierra Sutton | Brunswick, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Traci and Hinton Arnsdorff | Boat Stories |
Hinton and Traci Arnsdorff are a married couple who own and operate a home shrimping business. Hinton Arnsdorff has a long history with boats, having owned and operated many throughout his life. His first boat, the Bunny B, was a forty-foot vessel that he ran when he was about fifteen years old. After two years, he sold it and got the West Wind. He has also run the Grey Ghost, which he has had for over twenty years. Other boats he has run include the Notre Dame, which sunk off of Saint Katherines, and Ms. Kim, which sank off of Key West. |
Amber Chulawat, Sierra Sutton | Brunswick, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant | |
Wynn Gale | Boat Stories |
Wynn Gale is a lifelong resident of Darien, Georgia, and a fourth-generation fisherman. He began his career in commercial fishing at the age of twelve. Despite a brief attempt at a career in law enforcement, Gale returned to the fishing industry, following in the footsteps of his family who have only ever worked in fishing. Over the years, Gale has observed a significant decrease in the number of boats fishing in the area. He has also experienced the financial challenges of the industry, having had to sell his shrimp boat due to high dock rent and the lack of a crew. |
Jamekia Collins, Amber Chulawat | Darien, GA | Georgia Southern University, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant |