Lorenzo DiCarlo was born in 1924 in San Pedro, California. He spent his entire life there and worked in his family's bakery business. Lorenzo's family immigrated to the United States at the turn of the 20th century, initially settling in Steubenville, Ohio, before moving to San Pedro. His grandfather, after working on the railroad, started a bakery in Ohio, which later relocated to San Pedro following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. 

Manny Aschemeyer, born on August 12, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, is the Executive Director of the Marine Exchange of Southern California. He has been involved with the organization since its independence as a standalone nonprofit entity in 1995. Aschemeyer's career has been dedicated to the maritime industry, particularly in the Southern California area. His work involves overseeing the operations of the Marine Exchange, which serves as a maritime information clearinghouse, providing essential vessel movement and position data to maritime-related entities.

Oral history interview with Marifrances Trivelli. 

Oral history interview with Martha McKinzie.

Martin Cox, an historian and maritime enthusiast, has dedicated his career to uncovering the rich history of the Los Angeles Steamship Company (LASSCO). Born in England, Cox's interest in maritime history was sparked during his youth by a brief mention of LASSCO in a book. This curiosity led him to relocate to Los Angeles, where he extensively researched the company's history. Cox's research involved thorough investigations at libraries, archives, and utilizing online resources, including eBay, to collect brochures and other historical materials.

Oral history interview with Mary Giacalone.

Oral history interview with Matthew Matich.

Matty Domancich was born in 1922 in San Pedro, California. His parents emigrated from Hvar, Croatia, then part of Yugoslavia, with his father arriving before 1910 and his mother around 1920. Matty's father was a fisherman who passed away in 1934, and his mother worked in a cannery during the Great Depression. Matty grew up in a neighborhood known as the Balkans, a predominantly Croatian and Italian community in San Pedro. He spoke both Croatian and English from a young age.

Oral history interview with Melody Hall. 

Michael Albano was born in Long Beach, California, on November 24, 1947, in Saint Mary’s Hospital. Mike’s grandfather and father were fishermen.  His father immigrated to the United States from Ischia, Italy, between the years 1939 and 1941. His father decided to come to America because of fishing opportunities near Catalina Island.