- Anyone recognize this fishing boat? It’s steel, medium sized, and probably out of Gloucester.
The decks are cleared, the checker boards put aside, and the barrels are lashed down. Heading home in some heavy seas. Photos by James H. Goodwin.
Cod Fishing Part III
Good Morning Gloucester 
Good morning Fred, depending on how badly you want to know the name of the boat, I would suggest going to the Cape Ann Historical Association. I understand the association is currently closed for renovation, however you may be able to do some research. My grandfather was vessel manager for Gorton Pew for many years. October 11, 1966, my grandmother donated many of his papers to the Association. One of the items noted is a list of Gorton Pew vessels 1906-1954. Also listed are volumes of merchant vessels. The vessel you are searching may not be a Gorton Pew vessel. However, since there were not many steel vessels around in the 50s, you may be able to narrow your search. You may find other photos of this vessel by James H. Goodwin with documentation or a section on the introduction of steel vessels into the Gloucester fleet. By the
caps the fishermen are wearing I think the vessel was an American vessel not a foreign vessel.
Hope you get your answer ~
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I am still trying to get a response also…This is an excellent suggestion maybe the peabody musem?
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