Historica Canada – Angus James Walters, fishing captain (1882 – 1968). Walters went to sea in 1895, beginning as a deckhand for his father, who had pioneered Lunenburg’s involvement with the banks fishery. His ability to find fish and to get the most speed out of his vessel led to his selection in 1920 as …
Ron Gilson – Golden Age Of Fishing long an essential feature of Cape Ann since long before English settlers came here in 1623. Nearly 400 years later it could be considered the most significant element of her historical narrative. The purpose of this story is to look back at a key turning point of fishing …
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The Georgetown Wooden Boat Show will be held this Weekend (October 20-21) in Historic Georgetown, South Carolina. Historic Georgetown, South Carolina, is a beautiful quaint waterfront community easily accessible by land, sea or air. It is located just off of highway 17 half-way between Myrtle Beach and Charleston. The Georgetown County airport is less than …
Bimini is facing a massive environmental disaster in the form of overdevelopment. The Bimini archipelago, a ecological wonderland, consists of three beautiful islands located approximately 50 miles (80 kilometres) due east of Miami, Florida. The once indigenous Taíno spoke of a land called “Beimini” where the crystal clear waters of the fountain of youth could …
Hurricane Michael – If you need emergency assistance & can not get through using 911 service, contact the Cajun Navy. Panama City, Florida (October 10, 2018) – America’s Cajun Navy, with their 45 boats and high water resource vehicles, left from Lafayette, Louisiana and are now in Panama City in preparation for Category …