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Fishing Vessels Alice H, Vagabond Queen, Yukon II and Donna Ann
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
Hoonah seine boats tied up at the city dock in Hoonah.These captains were considered highliners - boats catching the most fish.
FV Vagabond Queen
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The Vagabond Queen was captained by Al Martin, Frank Wright, Sr. and Frank Wright, Jr.
FV Karen Jean
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The Karen Jean was captained by Joe White and then Jerry White, Sr. The boat was named after Karen and Jeanne Hinchman as the granddaughters of Joe White.
Urania II with a Deck Load
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The Urania II was captained by David Williams who also built the boat.
FV Reliance
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The Reliance was owned by Albert Greenwald and captained by Karl Greenwald, Sr.
F/V Inian Queen
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The pride and joy of Paul Rudolph, high liner fisherman who owned and captained the Inian Queen.
Roy Hill Halibut Fishing
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
Roy Hill was the husband of Assunta (Campetti) Hill.
F/V Johnny A, Owned and Captained by John Hinchman, Sr.
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Hoonah Crab Cannery Workers
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
L- Betty Murphy, possibly Nellie Hansen and Alice Erickson
Captain Paul Rudolph, FV Inian Queen
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
Paul Rudolph was a high liner fisherman, basketball champion, avid historian, business owner and dedicated husband, father and family man.
Men Working at the Hoonah Crab Cannery
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
Wilbur Pratt (front) working on crab.
Urania II Built in Hoonah and Skippered by David Williams
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
David Williams built his boat in Hoonah and used it for trolling, halibut fishing and seining. One of few boats converted for these three types of fisheries.