Once the cod are aboard the fishing vessel and out of the net, it’s time to sort them. All photos by James H. Goodwin.The fish are sorted into what were called checker boxes, to separate the cod by size and quality. Todays fishermen use boxes or totes. Careful packing of the fish with ice is important to avoid physical damage and spoilage, in order to get the best price. Another tow is already underway as the cod are still being sorted.
Three men clean fish and one mends a net. Almost waist high in fish.
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Fred Bodin is a photographer who owns a gallery on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, MA. The gallery features Fred's land and seascapes, as well as historic images printed from the old negatives.
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4 thoughts on “Cod Fishing, circa 1950 Part II”
Thanks for sharing these action-packed photos Fred.
Sometimes the more difficult is the more appreciated – didn’t need any of those nighttime sleep aids or helpers and those days – and to stay awake coffee that would take the rust off nails 🙂
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Thanks for sharing these action-packed photos Fred.
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Thanks for sharing such great pictures and glimpses of what life was like!
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Sometimes the more difficult is the more appreciated – didn’t need any of those nighttime sleep aids or helpers and those days – and to stay awake coffee that would take the rust off nails 🙂
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