In 1989 Cape Pond Ice and The Railways sold 23,000 tons of ice to the fishing industry.
In 1998 Cape Pond Ice and the Railways sold 12,000 tons of ice to the fishing industry
In 2008 Cape Pond Ice and The Railways sold 5500 tons of ice to the fishing industry.
People say that Cape Pond Ice is a vital part of the hub services for the fishing industry but Scott says that for him to continue he will need alternative supporting uses to continue to serve that very same industry. He says he needs financially viable supporting uses outside of the fishing industry to keep it all going.
He would need to be able to diversify to keep things going but the people that want him to keep going are the same ones that may put him out of business by not allowing him to diversify.
How ironic is that?
Good Morning Gloucester 
1989
23,000 tons of ice sold that year, Gloucester’s fleet buying local food & gear.
Five boats plus tied abreast, waiting to refuel and repairing damaged nets.
The sounds from the Railways began at dawn, hammers swinging and planks being sawn.
A thriving harbor in every sense of the word, repairs to the industry that all could afford.
Hundreds from Gloucester worked on these docks, making honest money from good fish stocks. Our Neighbors to the west called us “fish town” a blue collar city hardened but proud.
2008
5,500 tons of ice now sold here, Gloucester’s fleet in port most of the year.
The End
Jeff Amero
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As usual, Joe, your analysis and perspective are balanced, you only want the best for Gloucester…that is why we love you…HAPPY FESTIVUS!!!!!!!!!!!
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I bought Cape Pond Ice stuff for my people in SC for Christmas this year. What else can I do? I really feel the Scott should get a break on the water bill. Cape Pond doesn’t even freeze enough anymore to cut ice from it.
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