Tag: Gorton Pew

1918 Water Front Pass for Gorton-Pew Fisheries

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Below is an 1918 Water Front pass for Gorton-Pew Fisheries.

Manuel Barber  (Azorean Barbaro)   is the maternal great grandfather of Donald Lacerda a long time resident of Gloucester.

Barber was a Gloucester Fisherman, but after his wife died young, he worked for Gorton’s so he could care for his three children.

The Fighter below is of Don’s grandfather Joe Lacerda “Spats”, who was a long time barber in Gloucester.

Credit to Steve Mitchell who produced the passes and photo to share with GMG viewers.

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Gorton-Pew Salt Cod Box

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here is another relic from Gloucester Fishing Industry Past,  An Old Gorton-Pew Salt Cod Wood Box.  I wonder if this box which now resides at Ron Gilson’s house ever spent time at our dock which was part of the Gorton-Pew Fisheries before it was Captain Joe and Sons property.  Part II of my interview with Ron Gilson from his house comes at 8:00AM today.

Gorton-Pew Salt Cod Box, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Captain Joe’s Before It Was Captain Joe’s-