Fishtales
| Interviewee Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wheeler |
Mr. Wheeler shares two stories from his life as a fisherman and the son of a fisherman. |
Markham Starr | New Bedford, MA | Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival | Fishtales | |
| Albert M. Bruce, III |
Mr. Bruce tells the story of when his family was fishing in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, during a family vacation.
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Markham Starr | New Bedford, MA | Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival | Fishtales | |
| Amelia Bailey |
Ms. Bailey tells about the various fish she has caught while recreational fishing.
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Markham Starr | New Bedford, MA | Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival | Fishtales | |
| Annie Humiston |
Annie Humiston tells three stories of her time as a deck hand in the Pacific Northwest.
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Markham Starr | New Bedford, MA | Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival | Fishtales | |
| Ariele Baker |
Ms. Baker tells a story about a trip she took as an observer for NOAA. |
Markham Starr | New Bedford, MA | Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival | Fishtales | |
| Bill Adler |
Bill Adler discusses his career, how he began his life on the ocean gathering sea moss before becoming a lobsterman. He shares as to why he loves his work and why he continues to do it. He serves as the Executive Director of the Mass Lobstermen's Association as well as sitting on boards and committees associated with the industry. |
Markham Starr | New Bedford, MA | Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival | Fishtales | |
| Bill Gell |
Bill Gell was a pilot who flew a spotter plane for swordfishermen in the 1970's and 1980's. He shares the story of a practical joke he played on Rodney Avila as well as life as a pilot.
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Markham Starr | New Bedford, MA | Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival | Fishtales | |
| Bradford Hathaway |
Bradford Hathaway was a reporter for the New Bedford, MA Standard Times. He covered the waterfront for a number years. He recounts a few stories from his career including the loss of two fishing vessels and a visit on a Russian fishing vessel. |
Markham Starr | New Bedford, MA | Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival | Fishtales | |
| Brian Lee |
Brian Lee began his fishing career on a long liner. He tells the story of how he survived a serious injury on deck. He now is a commercial rod and reel fisherman out of Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
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Markham Starr | New Bedford, MA | Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival | Fishtales | |
| Charlotte Enoksen |
Ms. Enoksen discusses what life is like as a fisherman's wife. |
Markham Starr | New Bedford, MA | Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival | Fishtales |
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