Tag: Dragger

Dragger Heading Out In The Sea Fog From Pat Morss

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey:  Here are a couple of pictures of a trawler passing Eastern Point this morning in the sea fog.  Best, Pat

Cod Fishing Part III

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Anyone recognize this fishing boat? It's steel, medium sized, and probably out of Gloucester.
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.
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, circa 1950 Part II

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
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.
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 uses 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.
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.
Three men clean fish and one mends a net. Almost waist high in fish.