Fishing

Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
Fishing Vessels Alice H, Vagabond Queen, Yukon II and Donna Ann

Fishing Vessels Alice H, Vagabond Queen, Yukon II and Donna Ann

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Hoonah seine boats tied up at the city dock in Hoonah.These captains were considered highliners - boats catching the most fish.
Boat at City Dock During Winter

Boat at City Dock During Winter

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Two float planes can be seen in the background at the float dock. The larger of the two planes is a Grumman Goose and held eight people.
Men Pulling Net with the Vagabond Queen in the Background

Men Pulling Net for Repair with the Vagabond Queen in the Background

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City Dock with Seine Boats and Trollers

City Dock with Seine Boats and Trollers

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Crew members repair the nets in preparation to go back out.
FV Ocean Queen

FV Ocean Queen Crew Pulling the Net

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The Ocean Queen was captained by Jim Martin, Al Martin and then Leo Houston, Sr.
FV Mermaid with Skiff

FV Mermaid with Skiff

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It looks like they are getting ready to braile. A crewmember is pushing the brailer down to fill the brailer with salmon to be pulled aboard.
FV Neka Queen

FV Neka Queen Holding a Set

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The Neka Queen was captained by Frank Wright, Sr. and later Archie Brown, Sr.
FV Sunwing II

FV Sunwing II Pulling in the Money Bag

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Albert Greenwald was the Captain of Sunwing II.
FV Mermaid

FV Mermaid with a Deckload

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Joe White and Jacob White Captained the FV Mermaid.
Lincoln Gordon in his Double Ender

Hoonah Double Ender Boats

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Fishermen would visit with each other after a day's fishing to share information. Lincoln Gordon (right) fished daily, trolling in front of Hoonah, Point Sophia, Spasski and as far out as Point Adolphus.