Category: Beautiful Industry
Where’s Homie?
Hi Joey,
Recently I’ve been spending time researching the history Gloucester, and have come across many photos of the fish drying yards that once covered the Gloucester Waterfront before the days of the modern refrigeration like this one circa 1906. There was always something about these photos that I found disturbing, and never figured out why until recently. Looking at the photos, it occurred to me that there is one ubiquitous element of Gloucester Harbor that is hauntingly absent… The gulls. Where are they? What is keeping them from the feast waiting right there on the wharf? If anybody knows the answer, please share.
Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
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Lobster Boat “Anne Rowe” Heads out for a Day’s work
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BREAKING NEWS: FIRST LOOK @USCGNortheast CUTTER KEY LARGO ARRIVES GLOUCESTER!
Under the command of Captain LT Nolan Cuevas, Gloucester’s USCG new Cutter, the Key Largo, powered through the harbor before docking at the Jodrey State Fish Pier.
Executive Officer Brandon McCampbell reports that the crew of the Key Largo is the same as the crew that operated the Grand Isle. Approximately 32 days ago, they picked up the Key Largo in San Juan, then onto Miami, then to Charleston, before arriving in Gloucester. 
Interestingly, I asked Executive Officer McCampbell what the symbols mean that are painted above the Key Largo sign, each with a red X. The seven snowflakes represent seven cocaine seizures and the plant, marijuana seizures.
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Lobster Boat “ Jean Elizabeth” Being Observed by Seagulls
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Lobster Boat “ Allison ~ Carol” Passes Breakwater
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Local Business Still Going “Strong” ~ An Illustrated History of R.B. Strong Excavating
Local Business Still Going “Strong”
An illustrated lecture on the history of the R.B. Strong Excavating & Sewerage Contractor, Inc.
GLOUCESTER, Mass. (April 17, 2015) – The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present Who We Are Is Who We Were – Historic Businesses of Cape Ann: R. B. Strong on Saturday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m.
Join professors Janeil Rey and Shelby Clark for an illustrated talk on the history of the R.B. Strong Company, dating back to its founding by their great grandfather Walter Cressy in the mid-1800s. From paving the original runways at Boston’s Logan Airport to their role in the creation of the Cape Ann Museum’s sculpture park, the excavation company has been “Strong on Quality” since the late 1800s. This program is free for members or with Museum admission.
R.B. Strong Going “Strong” on the Niles Pond Brace Cove Causeway Restoration
Who We Are Is Who We Were – Historic Businesses of Cape Ann is an ongoing series of presentations focusing on Cape Ann businesses that have been in existence for over one hundred years. The series launched in 2011 with Ryan & Wood Distilleries and has included Cape Pond Ice, H.A. Burnham Boat Building & Design, and the sail making, furniture restoration and fine art painting businesses located at 16 Rogers Street in Gloucester.
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The Cape Ann Museum tells multiple stories, all relating to Cape Ann. Founded in 1873, the Museum’s collections represent the history of Cape Ann, its people, its industries, its art and culture. For a detailed media fact sheet please visit www.capeannmuseum.org/press.
The Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours areTuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00 adults, $8.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors and students. Youth (under 18) and Museum members are free. For more information please call: (978)283-0455 x10. Additional information can be found online at www.capeannmuseum.org.
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If you look really closely You’ll see George working on his float… #RockyNeck
George Sibley That Is 
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Can You ID This Flotsam Unearthed in Rockport?
I found this flotsam unearthed by melting snow in Rockport. It’s 18 inches long. What is this, an ancient Viking tool?
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Lonely Mooring Buoy under Magnolia Pier
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#GloucesterMA Harbor At Dusk 7:19PM 4/6/14 View From @CaptJoeLobster
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View from the State Pier
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Sox win 14-2!!!
What a slaughter tonight!!
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BREAKING NEWS! Filming on East Main Street Beacon Marine MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA MOVIE Tonight!
Filming continues in Gloucester for the indie movie Manchester-by-the-Sea, produced by Matt Damon and starring Kyle Chandler and Casey Affleck. Read More Here.
Gorgeous Beacon Marine Basin at Dusk Tonight!
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Cedonia Crosby Tugboat
Overcast skies and chilly temperatures. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
Deep sigh, and waiting for spring.
The Cedonia Crosby, from Tugboat Information:
Built in 1979, by Eymard and Sons Shipyard of Harvey, Louisiana (hull #12) as the Nora Adams for the Adams Marine Towing Company of Morgan City, Louisiana.
In 2008, the tug was acquired by Crosby Marine Transportation of Golden Meadow, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Cedonia Crosby.
Powered by two GM 12V-71 diesel engines. With a 6:1 reduction, for a rated 1,000 horsepower.
Her electrical service is provided by two 30kW generators. The tug’s capacities are 10,000 gallons of fuel oil, and 2,000 gallons of potable water.
(Birk Thomas)
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March 23 and I come down to the dock frozen. Awesome.
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Fame Prepares for Summer Sailing
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Nice waves on Thacher Island ramp
Photos From John Fulton
Whistle House on Thacher Island in snow
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WANTED! Hollywood in Gloucester
Message from Scott Memhard at Cape Pond Ice:
WANTED – will exchange for new – your well worn Cape Pond Ice Navy crew neck (no hood) sweatshirts, size Medium and size Large, with our “New Style” logo – ie. the small “Cape Pond Ice – Gloucester MA – Pure Yankee Cold” on front left chest.
Folks visiting from Hollywood have a certain need – contact Scott or Larry at: coolestguys@capepondice.com if you can help – your old sweatshirt may be famous!
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The Valiant
The Valiant came into Gloucester to go to Rose Marine on Tuesday.
Good Morning Gloucester 