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Al Cottone Strengthening Community Resilience in America’s Oldest Seaport

On August 2, 2019, Molly Graham interviewed Albert Cottone for the Strengthening Community Resilience in America’s Oldest Seaport project. Al Cottone, born on December 12, 1965, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, to a Sicilian immigrant family, is a lifelong fisherman deeply connected to Gloucester's fishing traditions. His father, Frank Cottone, migrated from post-World War II Sicily to Australia and eventually to the United States, where he continued his fishing career.

Molly Graham Gloucester, MA NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, Cape Ann Partnership for Science, Technology, and the Natural Environment
Alan Cass The Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project

On September 27, 2008, Janice Gadaire Fleuriel interviewed Alan Cass as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project.

Janice Gadaire Fleuriel New Bedford, MA Working Waterfront Festival
Alan James The Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project

On September 29, 2012, Madeleine Hall-Arber interviewed Alan James as part of the Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project. Alan recounts his unexpected entry into the fishing industry and his forty year career as a deckhand and cook. Throughout the interview, he reflects on the evolving dynamics and challenges within the profession, offering candid insights into the sacrifices and unique aspects of a fisherman's life.

Madeleine Hall-Arber New Bedford, MA Working Waterfront Festival
Alan Wheeler Fishtales

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
Albert M. Bruce, III Fishtales

Mr. Bruce tells the story of when his family was fishing in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, during a family vacation.

 

Markham Starr New Bedford, MA Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival
Alexander Chavis Workers on the New Bedford Waterfront

Alexander Chavis, a twenty-seven-year-old male, is a dedicated worker at Bergie’s Seafood in New Bedford. Originally from El Salvador, Chavis moved to the United States when he was sixteen years old in search of better opportunities. Prior to his move, he assisted his mother in her small restaurant business and had aspirations of becoming a teacher. However, the high cost of university education in El Salvador led him to seek opportunities elsewhere. Upon his arrival in the U.S., Chavis was helped by friends and family in New Bedford to secure his first job in fish packing.

Corinn Williams New Bedford, MA New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
Alfred Woodcock Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Oral History Project

Alfred Woodcock was a self-taught scientist and observer of nature who made significant contributions to the fields of oceanography and meteorology. He began his career as one of the first employees of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and sailed on the maiden voyage of the research vessel Atlantis in 1931. Woodcock worked as a laboratory and ship's technician, conducting various studies related to hydrography, plankton migration, and meteorology.

Frank Taylor Woods Hole, MA Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, United States Geological Survey
Alvah M. Bearse Tales of Cape Cod

Alvah M. Bearse was a prominent figure in the history of Hyannis, Massachusetts, with his life story intricately linked to the development of this Cape Cod town. Born into a family with deep local roots, Bearse witnessed the transformation of Hyannis from a quaint village to a bustling center of commerce and tourism. His grandparents were well-known in the community, engaging in various trades that contributed to the town's economy and culture. Bearse's upbringing was characterized by a blend of traditional education and practical skills, which later influenced his career choices.

Unknown Hyannis, MA The William Brewster Nickerson Cape Cod History Archives
Amanda Wright The Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project

On September 24, 2006 Janice Gadaire Fleuriel interviewed Amanda Wright as part of The Working Waterfront Festival Community Documentation Project.  Amanda Wright is a seasoned lobster sternman, and she shares her experiences and insights of 22 years in the fishing industry.  Amanda studied art and pottery, and she describes moving and setting up a studio in Provincetown.  To make ends meet, she started working for local scallopers opening scallops beyond the breakwater.  She became interested in trapping after her work with the

Janice Gadaire Fleuriel New Bedford, MA Working Waterfront Festival
Amelia Bailey Fishtales

Ms. Bailey tells about the various fish she has caught while recreational fishing.

 

Markham Starr New Bedford, MA Northeast Fisheries Science Center - NOAA, Working Waterfront Festival