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Hoonah Seine Boat Docked
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
Local fishing boat, captained by Hank Broulette, docked at the elevator which carried fish by bucket to dump in the Fish House.
Hoonah City Harbor after 1944
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
In the 50's and 60's, Hoonah was known as home of the million dollar fleet for their skill, ability, success and how well they kept their boats.
Hoonah boat with small load.jpg
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
Old style fish bag with brailer hauling fish up.
The Clarice 1948
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The F/V Clarice was a seine boat owned by Hoonah resident William Johnson.
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.
Hoonah Crab Cannery Workers
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
L- Betty Murphy, possibly Nellie Hansen and Alice Erickson
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.
Men Working at the Hoonah Crab Cannery
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
Wilbur Pratt (front) working on crab.
FV Mermaid
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
Joe White and Jacob White Captained the FV Mermaid.
Hoonah Crab Cannery Ladies at Work
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
L to R- Nancy St. Clair, Violette Mayeda, Gertrude Wright, Alice Johnnie
FV Karen Jean 1970s
Community
Hoonah Community Members
Category
Fishing
Summary
The Karen Jean was captained by Joe White at the time of this photo and later by his son Jerry White, 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.