Here’s Mark Ring aboard The Stanley Thomas. He is setting up the lobster trawls to set. Lobstering lesson video at 7:00AM with Mark and Matt Ring
Lobstering On The Stanley Thomas, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
My View of Life on the Dock
Here’s Mark Ring aboard The Stanley Thomas. He is setting up the lobster trawls to set. Lobstering lesson video at 7:00AM with Mark and Matt Ring
Lobstering On The Stanley Thomas, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Here’s another comparison of The Red Baron lobster boat model and Mark Ring’s lobster boat The Stanley Thomas. Note the same windows in the trunk cabin. Note the same color scheme. Note the same hand rails along the roof. Mark Ring has since taken the windows out of the trunk cabin in The Stanley Thomas (the photo was taken in 2002).
Red Baron Lobster Boat Model At GMHC Gift Shop, originally uploaded by captjoe06.


Normally I wouldn’t post a picture of a Lobster Boat Model but in this case, this particular lobster boat model looked almost like an exact replica of the Stanley Thomas, Mark Ring’s Lobster Boat. They sell these models at The GMHC gift shop.
Red Baron Lobster Boat Model At GMHC Gift Shop, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

I think Mark forgot to take his meds this morning.
Early Morning.
Off to tend the gear goes Mark, Matt and CJ. I’m looking forward to watching the New England Revolution/DC United game that CJ will be officiating Wednesday night. From what I understand there will be serious playoff implications on the line.
Off Into The Dark, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
CJ’s Day 3- 5:13AM Preparing To Shove Off, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Well it’s CJ’s third day and his third different lobster boat.
Today he heads out with Captain Mark Ring and First Mate and Deck Boss Matt Ring aboard The Stanley Thomas.
CJ Morgante Hops Aboard The Stanley Thomas 3 Days -3 Boats, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Lots of lobster gear being set as the season is starting to kick into gear. Here Mark and Matt Ring head out aboard the Stanley Thomas to set some lobster gear. Those traps aren’t making any money in the yard boys. Get ’em set!
Stanley Thomas Heading Out To Set A Load, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Captain Joe’s Before it was Captain Joe’s, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Mark Ring was cleaning out his mother’s house and came across some old publications which he was kind enough to bring down so I could share with you, my loyal readers.
Lo and behold in the course of one week I have seen not one but two photo’s of our dock before it became Captain Joe and Sons.
Click on the pics and select “all sizes” above the picture to see them full size and in greater detail.
Thanks again Mark.
Photo from “An Illustrated Story Of Gloucester” 1924 Publication
Gloucester National Bank, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Brandy New Lobster Gear, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
This here is what a brand new lobster trap looks like fresh out of the trap company.
No seaweed or crap hanging off it, just clean as a whistle.
Not for long though.
Mark and Matt going to bring in a load of traps, originally uploaded by captjoe06.