Rock Harbor As It Was

"Margaret Ann" Ca late 40s

Named for owner's daughter — owner Gene Fulcher, run by Richard Fulcher. Boat on right, outside — "Katherine" Owner — Howard Fulcher. Later, son Donald took over. Girl back to on "Katherine" - Joan Fulcher, daughter of Howard. Men — Howard and "Uncle" Bill. Foreground, left, - Ted Young Foreground, right — Bernie Richardson

"40 Fathom" Crew

From L to R: Luthor Eldredge, Joe Cummings, Collis "Pesky" Peters, Red Eldredge, Warren Goff, Skipper, "Pokey" Snow, Jackie Crossman.

Lonely Young's Fish Market

1961 - In its second year. Lester Young, Prop.

Lester & Doris Young

"Hoofin' it" when the fish market was closed?

Lester Tossing a line

Don't know if it is his boat or a customer's. (He took care of everyone)

Unloading a bag of quahogs.

Rock Harbor — Late forties Howard Fulcher — owner of the "Katherine" Mate — Herb Gould

S.S. Longstreet at Sunset

Photo taken January 24, 1978 by Al Flint, courtesy of Carole Twomey Flint.

S.S. Longstreet.....under fire?

The lights are real, even reflected in the clouds and onshore. Looks like one landed near the stern. Photo by Al Flint, courtesy of Carole Twomey Flint.

S.S. Longstreet - On Ice?

Photo by Al Flint, courtesy of Carole Twomey Flint.

Bubby, Francis & Fred aboard "Conquest"

Posing for a photo in Barnstable Harbor.

Culling the Catch

Separating the "shack" from the good stuff.

Bringing Home the Bacon

Off-loading the day's catch. You'll notice they do it near high tide so they don't have to lift the bags up 8-10 feet. Smart!

Salt Works Pumps

Salt was a necessary preservative for the fishing industry. They pumped salt water onto the ground and let the sun do the rest. Obviously, neatness isn't a factor.

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