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Chris Young's AUDREY AILEEN battling Marshall Spear's JACALWA at Stonington last year in Diesel Class N. ROCKPORT – Every year at the Maine Speedway of Loudon, NH together with the Hall of Fame. The past people elected Spencer Lincoln; 2018: Keith Young, Fisherman’s Forum held at the Samoset MLBRA. Many of the people who compete are: 2012: Gus Alley; Benny Beal; Isaac Richard Weaver; and for 2019: Galen Alley Resort in Rockport the end of February or in the lobster boat races or follow them Beal; Merle Beal; Richard Duffy; Jerry and Wesley Lash. early March the Maine Lobster Boat Racing also follow NASCAR. They found this an Farrin; Will Frost; Corliss Holland; Ernest With everything on the agenda discussed Association (MLBRA) holds a meeting. excellent tie and will be giving three pair Libby, Jr.; Young Brothers (Arvin, Arvid it was asked if anyone had questions: Brian This is one of the shortest meetings that of tickets at the first five races (Boothbay, and Colby); 2013: Andrew Gove; Fred Robbins of “Commercial Fisheries News” you will ever attend, for if you are three to Rockland, Bass Harbor, Moosabec and Lenfesty; Brian Robbins; Lewis Stewart; stood up and said that he had two. First he five minutes late you probably missed the Stonington) of the year, to three different David Taylor; 2014: Calvin Beal, Jr.; Jim wanted to know if the rumor about a wedding entire meeting. winners in three separate drawings. There Preston; Sid Eaton; 2015: Osmond Beal; later in the afternoon was true. The groom- The annual meeting of MLBRA is held will also be a year-end prize given at the Bill Hallinan; Glenn Holland; 2016: Clive Continued on Page 25. in the fall of the year in conjunction with the awards banquet in October to the top boat of Farrin, Bert Frost; 2017: Donn Page, annual banquet in October. This is where all the year. We also had a couple of others that the changes are proposed and voted on. It are interested, but have not yet committed. would be unfair to someone building a new Back in October, there were no rule 2019 RACE SCHEDULE: boat to race in a specific class to make rule changes proposed so the same rules will JUNE or class changes in the spring of the year. apply this year. The only change in the 15 Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races Ashlee Lowrey (207) 808-9230 However, there are several items that might Classes will be in Gasoline Class B, which 16 Rockland Lobster Boat Races Nick O’Hara (207) 594-0400; need mentioning, thus the spring meeting. had its upper limit changed from 375 to 383 Mike Mayo (207) 542-1879 This year we informed the thirty to so the Class now will read: V8, Up to 383 23 Bass Harbor Lobster Boat Races Wayne Rich (207) 244-9623 forty people who attended, who the ruling cid, 24 feet and over. 29 Moosabec Reach Lobster Boat Races Jay Mills (207) 598-6347 party was for the 2019 season: President, Last year we did not publish a program JULY Jon Johansen; Vice President, Travis Otis; as time just ran out getting it all put together. 7 Stonington Lobster Boat Races Cory McDonald (207) 664-4525; Secretary, Genevieve McDonald; and Amy Tierney of Long Island with assistance, Genevieve McDonald (207) 266-5113 Treasurer, Rachel Elward. is seeing if it is logistically possible to 21 Friendship Lobster Boat Races Robin Reed (207) 975-9821 Next topic was the sponsor. An email publish one this year. With the dates of all 28 Harpswell Lobster Boat Races Larry Ward (207) 798-1725 was sent out to those that had sponsored the the races set we can now print the poster, AUGUST races last year and instantly Mack Boring which should be out the mid-spring. 10 Winter Harbor Lobster Boat Races Chris Byers, (207) 963-7139 (Scania) came back saying they were on Normally we hold a Hall of Fame 11 Merritt Brackett Lobster Boat Races Brent Fogg (207) 380-4909 board again, as did Liferaft Services and Committee Meeting after this meeting, but Sheila McLain (207) 677-2100 Elite Airways. Elite Airways will give away this year the committee (Dana Beal, Bruce 17 Long Island Lobster Boat Races Lisa Kimball (207) 332-3968 a pair of tickets at each race to anywhere they Engert, Brent Fogg, Jon Johansen, Wayne Amy Tierney (207) 317-1576 fly from Portland. 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Box 710 Anyone that has followed this publica- called their office and Dan Greer, who was Winterport, Maine 04496-0710 U.S.A. tion over the last 32 years knows that I put on driving the truck called and said he would (207) 223-8846 E-mail - [email protected] a lot of miles, about 4,000, on a vehicle every come back and get the booth. One problem month to cover the news of the coast. Over solved. Website: www.mainescoast.com those years, there have only been a couple of Sitting on the side of the road our life times when I have found myself on the side could end any minute. If they hit a police car of the road, dead. The last three vehicles, with its blue lights flashing they might never all GMC pickups, have amassed more than see a GMC pickup. Drivers should pull over 872,000 miles with no real breakdowns, just for any vehicle on the side of the road, but normal maintenance they do not. Then this white MDOT pickup Over the last several months, my cur- pulled up behind me. The driver got out and rent GMC was having issues, but I thought informed me that he was going to sit there they were related to water in the fuel as she with his big emergency lights on until I was was not running quite right. Then she started towed away. This did get most drivers to shuddering slightly going up hills, which be- pull into the outside lane and I commend the gan to get worse. On Thursday 28 February Department for doing this service as it will I needed to make a run from Winterport to save lives. Six River Marine in North Yarmouth to pick Now for the next problem - the tow. I up the Maine Built Boats’ booth and end up called several places and finally got Steve’s at the Samoset Resort in Rockport for the Transport of Freeport to come out and put Follow us on Facebook: Maine Fisherman’s Forum. Wondering if her on a flatbed. The bigger question was Find under - Jon Johansen I would make it, I stopped at Bangor Tire where do I have her towed ? 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Got the booth loaded, made a stop at the derstood, but they said they would call with A single copy is $2.00, which covers the postage. Foreign rates for subscriptions are $40.00 per used book store in Freeport for a biography what they found. Parker arrived and off to year. of Aaron Burr and then headed north. When Rockport we went. TheMaine Coastal News office is located at 966 North Main Street, Winterport, Maine. I got on the highway the transmission did not Just as they said, the service department Comments or additional information write: Maine Coastal News, P.O. Box 710, Winterport, grab so I slowed and hoped, but it was for at Goodwin’s Chevrolet called on Friday and Maine 04496. naught. There I was in the breakdown lane said the transmission needed to be either re- of the 295, with a failed transmission. First built or replaced. After a brief conversation call went to Dale Dyer of Custom Floats to about these options I decided to replace it, Publisher Jon B. Johansen see where he was. He said he was almost in which meant I was without a vehicle till mid- Editor-in-Chief Rachel Elward Rockland, but Parker Poole was heading up. week. I still had the North Shore and south- Called Parker and he said he was coming but ern Maine runs to do so I called he had the car as his truck had the sander on. in Bangor, who said they would have a car Advertising Deadlines: The deadline for the May issue is April 12. That meant I needed to find some other way for me Tuesday morning. Tuesday morning The deadline for the June issue is May 10. to get the booth to the Forum. Then I saw Continued on Page 5. a truck from Liferaft Services go by and I MCN's Calendar of Waterfront Events On-going Exhibits Death in the Ice: The Mystery of the Franklin 28-30 WoodenBoat Show 6-8 ASMFC Summer Meeting After Ryder – Photographs by Nicholas Expedition Mystic Seaport To be determined Whitman Mystic Seaport Mystic, CT New Bedford Whaling Museum Mystic, CT 10 Winter Harbor Lobster Boat Races New Bedford, MA Info: mysticseaport.org 29 Moosabec Reach Lobster Boat Races Town Dock Info: (508) 997-0046 U. S. Coast Guard Station Winter Harbor Whales Today Jonesport Info: Chris Byers, (207) 963-7139 A Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Pan- New Bedford Whaling Museum Info: Jay Mills (207) 598-6347 orama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the New Bedford, MA 11 M. 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Boatbuilder Willis Beal Building Torpedo-stern Model

BEALS ISLAND – Beals Island and Jone- I said, “No, it isn't. He built this for you.” He sport are well-known for their boatbuilders said, “No, this boat is yours. He's going to and the designs that they have turned out build me another one.” So I have got that in over the years. These narrow boats, with nice my collection so that is what I have used to sweeping sheers, good seakeeping ability make this model from, changed a little bit. have been sought after for over 100 years. The stern has a little bit more egg-shape to There have also been builders of another it, than the one that William did and a little type of boat on Beals Island, which they term bit here and there I changed, but not much. “play boats.” One of the most noted for this That made it a lot easier for me to copy that type of boat was Alvin Beal and now Willis than it would be to go to work and do the Beal is most-ably following in his footsteps. whole thing over. The first play boat I did on This winter Willis has been building a model this model went to Vermont.” of a typical torpedo stern lobster boat for a Willis, like Alvin, build their models local customer. just like a real wooden boat would have been “This is the second one I have done, said built. “I've got a jig that I made to set it up, Willis. “When I was doing the actual boats, so I make the keel, stem and the stern, set in the first torpedo I did got a lot of attention that jig,’ explained Willis. “Then I am ready in the papers and magazines and there was to put my timber spots in and cut slots, put a guy that sent me a half-model to see if I the timbers straight across where I can and could determine whose half-model it was. butt them together and nail them on to the William Faulkingham had hurt his back, but top of the keel.” Willis Beal standing next the torpedo stern model he is building this winter. when he got well enough to come back he There is no question building a model said "I'd like to build a play boat." He wanted like this is challenging, but especially when boat, and he said that they were very tender boats, because they had that natural curve in to build one like the torpedo stern THORO- it has a torpedo stern. If you want to make around the bottom part of the stern, and if a them. Of course he had to steam them too.” BRED, because his grandfather had owned it more challenging then you plank around skiff should come up and strike it, it might He added, “Alvin had saved the tops of her at one time. I said I will help you. Why the stern, not up and down. When asked if make it leak. I thought planking up and down the stems where he cut them off and threw don't we scale this half-model and go from he planked it around, Willis said, “Yes, I would be stronger, less leaks and a lot easier them in a box and they were under his bench. that. When he got it completed he brought it did.” However, on the real torpedo stern boat to do, especially if you don't have a lot of He built one for me. The only boat I ever had down and sit it down here on the bench and he built he added, “No, I planked them up lumber with a crook in it.” built. I think he said it made, I am thinking the owner of the torpedo boat I was building and down with strips, nailed them through, Just thinking how much of a crook there 109 or something like that. After that he may was here with his wife to see the boat and he individually caulked them, filled them with was in these planks so the grain is straight have done another five.” thought it was pretty nice, so he ordered one wood dough, sanded them out smooth and boggles the mind, but you still need to steam Willis knew that Alvin was not getting just like it. That summer, William brought then I took a batten following the plank them so they will bend around the stern with- paid what he should have been for the time it down to deliver it to him and he stuck his around the side, around the stern and scored out breaking. To get the shape of the plank he was putting in on these models and want- hand out to me and said, “Congratulations it with a tool I made, so it looked like it was Willis used a piece of thin cardboard from ed to pay $800, instead of the $600 Alvin was on a fine boat.” and I said, “What do you planked around. My father told me that he a candy box and shaped it as a pattern. He charging. Willis added, “I wanted to give mean?” He said, “Well, this boat is yours,” had one of these boats, an original Frost added, “Alvin Beal used to get me to save him more, because I knew what it was worth the crooked part of the tree down by the root it. He said, “Oh dear, you’re a good friend of when I was building boats. I'd saw those mine, I am not going to take it. Then I went Publisher's Note edges off and bundle them up for him. That Continued on Page 25. 100,000 miles without a problem. is what he'd use when he was planking his Continued from Page 4. I enjoy the Maine Fisherman’s Forum as I was going out the door to pick up the as it is a place to meet and talk to people you car, Enterprise called and said they did not might only see once a year. Over the three have any vehicles. I was not pleased as they days I got to talk to a number of fishermen should have been able to give a little better in the booth. There are a lot of facets of mar- warning. I then called down to Enterprise itime history that have not been adequately in Belfast and they said they would have a documented and getting this history cap- vehicle that afternoon. This meant I would tured should be on the top of my list. What just have two and not the normal four days, I do in old newspapers and computerizing so I could not go and hide in the Sawyer the vessels is already written down, but Public Library in Gloucester reading old the history of our fishermen has not been newspapers for two days. documented adequately. Should the focus On Wednesday Goodwin Chevrolet of my documentation look to those people called and said the GMC was done. After who know what happened in the mid to late driving her for several days she is working 1900s, YES! perfectly and hopefully will go a few more

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identified from the feasibility study was the something the entire community will benefit importance of anticipating sea level rise. from," Munier said. Designing a mission-critical waterfront Falmouth is a maritime community complex that will be sustainable for the next and home to a number of marine research 50 years or longer requires new thinking to centers, the largest of which is WHOI. manage uncertainty. Established in 1930, WHOI’s Woods Hole “One of the things we will do next is waterfront facilities are a key asset for the take a deeper dive into the sea level question, Institution, the community, the state and the so that we have a better understanding, and nation generating over $30 million per year use that understanding to inform the rest in economic activity. of the project,” he added. “What we learn “We are pleased that the Seaport Eco- during the sea rise analysis will be important nomic Council has again recognized the and impactful for the town of Falmouth too. value of the partnership between the Town We want to take what we learn and share it of Falmouth and WHOI with the award of with our community, so that we can all plan this grant,” said Falmouth Town Manager together.” Julian Suso. “The CWATER project will The new grant will also fund a dock ensure that Woods Hole remains a center of and building adaptability assessment, site excellence for marine research, benefiting investigations, preliminary designs, and per- the community and the nation for decades WHOI’s Iselin dock is the centerpiece of its waterfront facilities and home port to two mitting consultation and application, which to come.” research vessels along with test facilities, underwater vehicle labs, and shops. (Photo by Mat- Munier expects to wrap up in June of 2020. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Insti- thew Barton, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) WHOI established a community advi- tution is a private, non-profit organization WHOI, Falmouth Win Second and Falmouth have received for the project. sory committee for the project comprised of on Cape Cod, Mass., dedicated to marine re- Seaport Economic Council Grant In 2017, the council approved a $500,000 representatives from neighboring research search, engineering, and higher education. Members of the Massachusetts Seaport grant request to do a feasibility study for and oceanographic organizations—NOAA Established in 1930 on a recommendation Economic Council (SEC) gave the green- the replacement of the WHOI dock on Water Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Ma- from the National Academy of Sciences, its light to a $1 million grant proposal from Street in Woods Hole—the future site of rine Biological Laboratory,— as well as primary mission is to understand the ocean the Town of Falmouth and Woods Hole CWATER. the Woods Hole Business and Community and its interaction with the Earth as a whole, Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). The “The WHOI dock is nearing the end of Associations to get input and also to keep and to communicate a basic understanding SEC, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Karyn its engineering and economic life and needs the community up-to-date as the project of the ocean's role in the changing global Polito, promotes economic growth in the to be replaced,” said WHOI Vice President progresses. environment. For more information, please maritime sector through competitive grants for Marine Operations Rob Munier, who "It's a great project and going to be visit www.whoi.edu. to municipalities and their partners. presented the grant proposal along with Fal- The grant will support the next phase of mouth Town Manager Julian Suso. “The first Olympic Medalists Grael and Bank to Battle planning to develop a state-of-the-art Com- grant allowed us to develop a roadmap to plex for Waterfront Access To Exploration help guide us through this project, which is Head-to-Head at Worlds and Research (CWATER): a next-gener- a complicated undertaking. We were able to NEWPORT, RI – Brazil’s Torben Grael and helm many campaigns. “We grew up sail- ation, world-class, sustainable waterfront conduct a series of trade studies to consider ’s Jesper Bank, who have eight ing Dinghies against each other in marine research complex in Woods Hole, the wide range of possibilities, and whittle Olympic sailing medals between them, will Fredericia, so it is a long, tested friendship. MA. those options down to a manageable few.” face off in the2019 12 Metre World Champi- His father owned a 12 Metre, so that was This is the second grant that WHOI Munier said one of the key outcomes onship, joining sailing royalty from around part of his childhood, and Newport for us is the globe for the largest-ever gathering of such a legendary place for 12 Metres….” 12 Metres in the U.S. Scheduled for July Bank has campaigned for the America’s INC. 8-13 in Newport, RI. the 12 Metre Worlds Cup twice, in 2003 with Victory Challenge SEAL COVE BOATYARD, is hosted by Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the Inter- and in 2007 with United Internet Team STORAGE • MAINTENANCE • RESTORATION national Twelve Metre Association (ITMA) Germany. When asked which experience America’s Fleet and the 12 Metre Yacht Club – America’s Cup competition or Olympic and takes place on the same waters where sailing – will better serve his participation the America’s Cup was held in 12 Metres in the 12 Metre Worlds, he explained: “The from 1958 to 1983, adding further historical way I see it is the fleet racing in Olympic significance to this fleet racing competition competition is more tactical and valuable planned for two dozen teams representing coming into the 12 Metre Worlds, whereas seven countries in four divisions. America’s Cup match racing experience is Grael, winner of five Olympic medals not as relevant.” (two golds and two bronzes in class and Legacy has been chartered for the two one silver in class) will skipper Italian weeks covering the 12 Metre Pre-Worlds If it has to do with the care of boats, Patrizio Bertelli’s KA-12 Kookaburra II in Regatta (July 6-7) and the Worlds. “When the seven-boat Grand Prix Division while we get here, it will be our introduction to we do it here and we do it better than most. Bertelli’s second boat, US-12 Nyala, will sailing a Grand Prix 12 Metre. None of us defend its World Title from 2014 has ever sailed one; it will be a steep learning 124 Horseshoe Cove Road • Harborside, ME 04642 in the four-boat Vintage Division. curve.” Tel: (207) 326-4422 • Fax: (207) 326-4411 “I am looking forward to some ac- It is expected that Patrizio Bertelli, tion in these beautiful and historical boats CEO of the Prada fashion group and primary Email: [email protected] • www.sealcoveboatyard.com and to sailing them in a special place like backer of the Challenger of Record (Luna Newport,” said Grael, whose past 12 Metre Rossa) for the 36th America's Cup, will join experience includes winning the 1999 12 Grael’s team aboard Kookaburra II. The rest Metre Worlds in Saint Tropez with KZ-7 of Grael’s team will consist of sailors from CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. Kiwi Magic (also competing in the Grand past Luna Rossa America’s Cup campaigns Prix Division here) and sailing Nyala in the (2000 through 2015), while Mauro Pelaschi- The Chart Room America’s Cup Jubilee in Cowes in 2001. er, skipper of the Azzurra America’s Cup Flags · Books · Chart Kit · Paper Charts ·Navigation Tools And while Grael adds relevant 12 Metre campaign in ’82, will skipper Nyala with experience to his accomplishment of being some original Azzurra sailors and ex-Luna one of the most successful sailors in Olym- Rossa sailors aboard. Kookaburra II and Life Service Station pic history, he nevertheless has enormous Nyala will arrive in Newport near the end Abandon Ship · Floatation Gear ·Distress Signals · Overboard Rescue respect for Bank’s sailing accomplishments. of June to compete in the Pre-Worlds and “I know Jesper well; we have sailed will sail in the “12 Metre Jubilee” at the against each other on many occasions. He is New York Yacht Club’s 175th Anniversary Inflatable Boats a great sailor.” Regatta (July 15-20) after the Worlds. Sales: Achilles, Caribe, & Highfield Bank has won three Olympic Medals Competing 12 Metres (to date) Large Supply of Spare Parts (two golds and one bronze in Soling class). The 12 Metres are divided into divisions Repair Professionals At the Worlds, he will serve as tactician based on when they were built: Grand Prix aboard KZ-5 Legacy (formerly Laura) while (for 12 Metres built in 1987, winged keel), his close friend Thomas Andersen (Kerpe- Modern (1967-1983), Traditional (1958- 144 Fore St., Portland (207) 772-6383 minde, Denmark) takes the helm. 1966) and Vintage (1907-1958). Grand Prix, 218 Bucksport Rd., Ellsworth (207) 667-9390 “It was Thomas’s idea to come,” said Modern and Traditional divisions mostly Bank, adding that Andersen crewed for him Continued on Page 21. www.chaseleavitt.com during the ’84 Olympics and went on to April 2019 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 7. 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Susan Collins, Atlantic Area chest pains. Commander Vice Adm. Scott Buschman, Watchstanders briefed the duty flight and First District Commander Rear Adm. surgeon and requested the launch of the Andrew Tiongson were all on hand for the helicopter crew. ribbon cutting ceremony. The command The man was transported to local emer- center is the hub for all Coast Guard op- gency medical services personnel in Cold erations across Maine, New Hampshire, Bay. Vermont and parts of New York. "This case demonstrates the importance Located at Coast Guard Base South of having helicopters deployed onboard cut- Portland, the command center's exterior ters patrolling Alaskan waters," said Chief remained the same, but the interior is com- Warrant Officer Joseph Ayd, command pletely new. At approximately 1100 square duty officer for the case. "Affecting timely feet, the space is able to receive alerts of response to medevacs and search and rescue COAST Guard cuts ribbon on new command center in Maine. distress any time day or night. The updates is why we deploy a major cutter to the Bering to the command center cost nearly $400,000 Sea." 14 February five people from an inflatable life raft that and were part of a larger $2.3 million dollar On-scene weather at the time of the Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod was deployed from the PACIFIC 1 upon upgrade to the base. The command center hoist included 25-mph winds. holds memorial for crew of Aircraft sinking. All five people were safely trans- updates included new furniture, electronics, 1432 ported to Dutch Harbor and were reported central air conditioning, a generator, and Coast Guard conducts second medevac BOSTON — The crew of Air Station Cape to have been in good condition. improved Rescue 21 reliability to continue in two days near Cold Bay, AK Cod held a 40th anniversary memorial Seventeenth District command center assisting mariners across the area. KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air service Wednesday for the crew of Aircraft watchstanders received notification from Acting as central command and con- Station Kodiak MH-65 Dolphin helicopter 1432 who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Communications Detachment Kodiak of a trol for operations across four states, the crew, forward deployed with the Coast Feb. 18, 1979. distress relay from the KONA KAI regard- command center, along with its staff and Guard Cutter JOHN MIDGETT, medeva- Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Jim Stiles, Royal ing the fishing vessel PACIFIC 1, which was equipment, are essential to Coast Guard ced a man from the fishing vessel OCEAN Canadian Air Force Captain George Burge, reported to be taking on water and listing missions such as search and rescue, marine PEACE approximately 115 miles north of Petty Officer 2nd Class John Tait, Petty Of- heavily with five people aboard. environmental protection, and port and wa- Cold Bay, Alaska, Tuesday. ficer 2nd Class Bruce Kaehler and Petty Of- After a loss of communication, the terway security. Coast Guard 17th District Command ficer 2nd Class Mark Torr launched 40 years KONA KAI transited to the last known po- Center watchstanders in Juneau received ago to rescue a fisherman from the Japanese sition of the PACIFIC 1 to assist. The Coast 26 February notification from Discovery Health Force fishing boat KAISEI MARU. The weather Guard directed the launch of an Air Station Coast Guard medevacs man from fish- Partners Tuesday morning that a 24-year-old was severe: winds in excess of 30 knots, Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew ing vessel 70 miles north Cold Bay, AK male crewmember was displaying symp- seas over 20 feet, and reduced visibility from from forward-operating location Cold Bay, KODIAK, AK — A Coast Guard Air Station toms of appendicitis. Watchstanders briefed snow. This was the third attempt to medevac Alaska, to search. The district also directed Kodiak MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew, the duty flight surgeon and requested that the crew member, the other attempts proving the launch of an Air Station Kodiak MH-65 forward deployed aboard the Coast Guard OCEAN PEACE make way toward Cold unsuccessful due to weather conditions and Dolphin helicopter crew from Dutch Harbor Cutter JOHN MIDGETT, medevaced a man Continued on Page 21. not knowing the exact position of the fishing to assist. from the fishing vessel VAERDAL approxi- boat. At 5 AM, the boat was located and the After arriving on scene, the Coast rescue basket lowered. During the rescue, Guard aircrew was able to locate the raft with Maine Maritime Museum Symposium the HH-3F Pelican experienced a sudden all five people aboard, but due to an inflight loss of power and fell into the turbulent seas, problem, deployed a data marker buoy to "Changing Environments" claiming four out of the five lives. Torr was mark the location and then returned to base. Creating a Hurricane? The Double Life the sole survivor. “Through the coordinated and diligent Saturday, April 6, 9 am to 6 pm of Marcus Mote’s Shipwreck at Sea, 1883 The crew of Air Station Cape Cod, efforts of the Coast Guard and the Good Long Reach Hall at Maine Maritime Mu- Julia Stephens May, Assistant Professor, family, friends, and past shipmates gathered Samaritan vessel KONA KAI, we were able seum University of Virginia to honor the memory of this fatal accident, to successfully locate and bring home all This year's symposium takes an inter- where four crew members gave their lives. five people from the sunken vessel,” said disciplinary look at the issue of changing Fish Tale: A Hemingway Marlin in Maine Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Kotrba, an environments through a variety of lenses. Susan F. Beegel, Former Editor of The 15 February operations specialist and supervisor at Com- These lenses include changing visual and Hemingway Review Coast Guard assists good Samaritan munications Detachment Kodiak. “We are cultural interpretations of the sea, Maine’s vessel to rescue five people from sunken extremely thankful for the local assistance changing roles in international trade, the The Future of Fishing in a Rapidly Warm- fishing vessel near Dutch Harbor, AK in this case. This rescue is a testament to the changing role of literary figures in marine ing Gulf of Maine KODIAK, AK - Two Coast Guard Air Sta- teamwork it takes to save lives in Alaska, and conservation, and the ways that climate Marissa McMahan, Senior Fisheries tion Kodiak helicopter aircrews searched we are extremely grateful.” change impacts fisheries. This year's topics Scientist, Manomet and assisted the good Samaritan fishing Weather on scene was 10 mph winds, 7 include: Anne Hayden, Program Manager, Sustain- vessel KONA KAI with locating five people miles visibility and an air temperature of 45 able Economies Program, Manomet in a life raft from the sunken commercial degrees. The “Liquid, Mystic Theme” in American fishing vessel PACIFIC 1, approximately Art: Shifting Perceptions of the Sea Members $40; nonmembers $45; students 40 miles west, southwest of Dutch Harbor, Katherine Manthorne, Professor of Art $15 Alaska, Friday. History, City University of New York Tickets include continental breakfast The KONA KAI safely recovered all and one drink ticket for the reception's cash From Guangzhou to Augusta: The Influ- bar. Advance registration is required, tickets ence of the Delano Family of Maine on the will not be available at the door. An optional Changing Environment of the Early-U.S. boxed lunch can be ordered during registra- Thank You Sino Trade tion; attendees are also free to go off-site to I want to express my appreciation to all of you who Thomas H. Cox, Associate Professor of enjoy Bath’s restaurants for lunch. Boxed made the 44th annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum History, Sam Houston State University lunches must be ordered in advance. a huge success. We had record attendance on both Friday and Saturday. We are very grateful that so Castine Classic Yacht Race Eggemoggin Reach Regatta on August 3. many continue to support the Forum. On behalf of Continued from Page 7. the Board, our exhibitors, our presenters, our staff For Race Notice, Registration and other and the Samoset Resort - Thank You! smaller Herreshoff classes, such as BB 25s, information, please refer to our website, BB 15s, Herreshoff 12½s and Herreshoff www.castineclassic.com. Coquinas. Please notify the Committee be- Your registration for this race may now Sincerely, low if you plan to have such a boat in Castine. be completed on this website. On August 1 a fleet of over 40 classic Please contact us if you have any ques- Stephen Train yachts will race a 19.6 nm course from tions. We look forward to seeing you in Forum President Castine to Camden, followed by the Cam- Castine this summer. den to Brooklin Race on August 2 and the April 2019 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 9. U. S. Navy News Michael Monsoor Welcomes New Skipper Sully H.W. Bush Has a New Job at Wal- Warfare Ship Division at Naval Sea Sys- By Lt. Colleen Coombes, USS Michael ter Reed Medical Center tems Command (NAVSEA), was at Naval Monsoor (DDG 1001) Public Affairs From the Office of the Navy Chief of Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NNS) -- Zumwalt-class de- Information on Feb. 13 presenting a brown-bag lecture stroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Sully, late Presi- on damaged ships that just were not ready held a change of command ceremony aboard dent George H.W. Bush’s service dog, em- to sink. Titled “I’m Not Quite Dead Yet,” ship, March 4, welcoming the crew’s second barked on a new job as a hospital corpsman the lecture focused on ships that sustained commanding officer after the ship was com- in the U.S. Navy as the Walter Reed National large amounts of damage and kept operating. missioned in January. Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) wel- In addition to the presentation being inter- July 2012 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 15. Capt. James W. Edwards relieved Capt. comed him. esting and humorous, Harrison hoped that Scott M. Smith while the ship was moored At the welcome aboard ceremony it would also highlight why survivability in is San Diego homeport. Rear Adm. Alvin Feb. 27 at the United Service Organization is an important factor to consider in naval Holsey, commander, 1, (USO) Warrior and Family Center at Naval ship design. Boat And Ship Yard News presided over the ceremony and Rear Adm. Support Activity Bethesda, Sully had a per- One of the first ships Harrison discussed William Galinis, Program Executive Officer sonalized oath of enlistment. was USS Squalus (SS 192). A submarine for Ships, was the honorary guest speaker. "Sully H.W. Bush, do you affirm, or commissioned in the late 1930s, she was “The most important task we charge pant, as a hospital corpsman in the United running test dives off the coast of New BROOKS TRAP MILL our commissioning commanding officers States Navy that you will support, comfort Hampshire in 1939. Before submerging, with, is building and training the ship’s first and cheer our warriors and their families, they did not close the main induction valve, & MARINE SUPPLIES crew. Captain Smith has done exactly that; active duty and retired?" which ultimately flooded half of the subma- 1- 800- 426- 4526 where he is a shining example of servant He was asked to provide "unconditional rine, including compartments like the tor- leadership. He empowered his team to take love and solace, especially on busy days," pedo room, the engine room and the battery BETHESDA, Md. (Feb. 27, Bath,2019) MECapt. ~ Portland, ME ~ Thomaston, ME Mark Kobelja, left, director of the Walter ownership of every aspect of their pre-com- and acknowledge that the responsibility shop. One of the Sailors who was closing the Reed National Military Medical Center,MORE ap- THAN JUST LOBSTER TRAPS!! missioning unit, which set a rock solid came "without any promise of treats or door recalled that they saw a close friend of points Sully H.W. Bush to the honorary rank foundation for future Monsoor Sailors," tummy rubs." his coming towards the door, but they had to of Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class during his said Galinis. “He was the right leader at the U.S. Navy Capt. Dr. Mark Kobelja, close the door before he got there to prevent welcome aboard ceremony at the USO War- right time to command the USS Michael director of WRNMMC shook Sully’s paw further flooding. Out of the crew of 59, 26 rior and Family Center, Feb. 27, 2019. Monsoor.” following the oath. Sailors were lost. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication The ship honors Petty Officer 2nd Class The yellow Labrador retriever, a service The sub bottomed out in 243 feet of wa- Specialist 3rd Class Julio Martinez Martinez/ A. L. Pettegrow of Southwest Harbor has a Duffy 35 and a Pettegrow 30 in for upgrades. Your one-stop-shop for traps and marine supplies! Michael Monsoor, a Navy SEAL who was dog from America’s VetDogs, joined the ter, where her sister ship saw the emergency Released) posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor Walter Reed Bethesda (WRB) Facility Dogtotally gonebuoy through and had so she enough is just likeinformation new. they to are know now installing the engine, which is • Lobster Traps • Apparel Down below she has a V-berth, galley and a C-18 Caterpillar. She willContinued be done late this on Page • 23.Shrimp Traps • Aquaculture Supplies for his heroic actions in Ramadi, Iraq, Sept. Program, which provides interactive care for that there were survivors. USS Falcon (AM- • Crab Traps • Bait Bags head with shower. She is powered with a summer. 29, 2006. Smith discussed how the crew patients and staff using innovative Animal • Fish Traps • Ballast(steel,cement,etc) 3406E Caterpillar diesel. They hope to have Still to do are two salmon seiners, built • Sea Bass Traps • Bessy Bait Drums/Pails strived to embody the legacy of the ship’s Assisted Interventions. Its mission is to helpher over early this summer. · Cummins,on the 38 foot MAN, hulls, whichFPT, will Baudouin, be going to Nanni, •Volvo Scup Traps • Buoys namesake during his tenure. reduce stress and increase overall feelings of In the far bay was a 42 kit boat that they Alaska. • Conch Traps • Paint Engine Sales & Services • Eel Traps • Rope were putting the top on and installing the Trap Accessories “Mike [Monsoor] demonstrated that well-being among patients and staff. · Complete line of marine hydraulics• Used Traps • with our families behind us, our friends WRB facility dogs average 2,500 con700-hp- John Deere diesel before shipping to Hewes Company in Blue Hill has just Connecticut the middle of the summer. She· Belts,been given hoses, the contract fasteners to build the& fittingsinterior of all sizes Stop in and see us! beside us, and faith in the future, we can tacts and over 200 working hours per month,will be finished out as a sportfisherman. of an 86-foot carbon fibre racing sled under accomplish even the most difficult undertak- collectively, according to the medical center. A 46-foot Wesmac is being finished out construction· Full Machine in the State & of Fabrication Washington. Shop ings. These Sailors have proven that,” Smith Sully, will be one of seven dogs workingas at a lobster boat for a fisherman from This project917 is US waiting Rt. for1, designsSteuben, and they ME 04680 Vinalhaven. The hull and top are done and do not expect to begin until August. Most of said before turning over command. the facility in Bethesda, Maryland. 207-546-7139 Having served as Smith’s executive “Through program tracking and mon- [email protected] officer, Edwards assumed all duties and itoring, we determined that for every hour We'reLawsuit here to ensure Against that the only Maine thing keeping Boat you off the ocean ...is the weather! Visit us online at: responsibilities after his official orders were that a facility dog and their trained handler WWW.BROOKSTRAPMILL.COM read and thanked Smith. works, they have the opportunity to create Builder Dismissed “It is an absolute privilege and honor to positive patient experience for an average of In 2008-2009 a New Jersey businessman claimed by the boat owner, Stalker Fishing assume command of such a motivated and 12 patients and their families,” the center’scame to Maine and sought the services of Charters, LLC. Thereafter one of the passen- Lash Brothers Boatyard of Friendship, gers on this trip filed suit in 2011 against capable crew that endeavors daily to serve news release said. Maine. The NJ businessman has a fish char- Stalker Fishing Charters, LLC in Superior in a manner which honors our namesake, Sully had made headlines with a phototering business in Southern New Jersey. He Court in Cape May. Michael Monsoor,” said Edwards. “Under of him resting near the late president's casketwas familiar withRELIABILITY another boat in New Jersey ISApparently A FAMILY this passenger, TRADITION. Michael Capt. Smith's leadership, this crew has met inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Capitolbuilt by Lash and was impressed with the Bradley, a resident of Broomall, Pennsylva- quality of the hullMEET and finished construction.THE NEXT GENERATION. every expectation with vigor and zeal and it Hill in December last year. He was named nia, fell off a cooler on which he was standing The NJ businessmanINTRODUCING contracted THEwith NEWESTwhen the MEMBERS propeller broke OF off.THE The IN-LINE passenger FOUR FAMILY. is a testament to his leadership that we are after Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, a retiredLash to furnish a 34 foot Calvin Beal lobster claims the vessel somehow came to an abrupt This powerful a cohesive team with mission accomplish- airline captain, who landed a U.S. Airwaysboat. Lash delivered theMeet boat the in all April new advanced-technology 2009 in In-Line Fours–the F200, F175, F150 and F115. family offers up 16-valve, DOHC stopin-line because designs and of electronic the failure fuel injection.of the propeller. Yamaha’s next-generation ment as our cornerstone.” passenger jet in the Hudson River after bothFriendship, Maine. Thedesign boat even was gives takenthe F200 to and F115This class-leading caused the DOHC passenger power-to-weight to fall ratios,sustaining for incredible acceleration,Wherever great USS Michael Monsoor was commis- engines lost thrust when the aircraft hitNew a Jersey and use formidrange fishing punch charters and outstanding off injuries. fuel economy. Mr. And Bradley know, each claims of these injury new models to both shares the same Cape May. paints are sailed. sioned Jan. 26 at Naval Air Station North flock of geese shortly after taking off from Yamaha DNA that built our time-testedknees reputation requiring for reliabilitysurgery and and satisfaction bilateral with knee boaters just like you. During one of the 2009 fishing trips, one replacement. He also developed angina Paint and varnish. Experience the two passions Island, California. 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Terry Alexander Receives 2019 DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence. Brian Brodie Receives 2019 MLA Officer of the Year Award.

Important Notice Regarding the Wait- Maine Commercial Landings Top 600 A record per-pound price for Maine Marine Patrol Officer Brian Brodie, ing Lists for Limited Entry Lobster Million Dollars for Only the Third Time elvers of $2,366 resulted in an overall value who serves in the Eastport-Calais patrol, Zones The value of Maine's 2018 Commer- that makes 2018 the third most lucrative in receives the 2019 Maine Lobstermen's As- The Department of Marine Resources cially harvested marine resources increased the fishery's history, behind only 2012 and sociation Maine Patrol Officer of the Year (DMR) is periodically required by law to by more than $60 million over 2017, and for 2013 - years in which there was no quota for Award. The award, presented Saturday night contact individuals currently on the Limited only the third time in history exceeded $600 elvers. at the Fishermen's Forum in Rockport, is an Entry Zone Lobster License Waiting Lists, million. At $637,174,944, the overall value The value of Atlantic Herring placed it annual recognition of Marine Patrol Officers to determine if they wish to remain on the represents the second highest on record, ac- third overall at $16,565,907, notwithstand- who provide outstanding service in support waiting list, or if they no longer want a lob- cording to preliminary data from the Maine ing harvest levels that were 3.6 million of the Maine lobster industry. Pictured with ster license, and wish to be removed from the Department of Marine Resources. pounds lower than 2017. Officer Brodie are MLA Board President waiting list. DMR is now in the process of "The best seafood in the world comes Softshell clam harvesters earned an Kristan Porter (left), Governor Janet T. contacting all individuals who are currently from Maine," said Maine Governor Janet T. additional $514,768 over 2017 due to an Mills, Marine Patrol Colonel Jon Cornish, on the lobster license waiting lists for each Mills. "This industry is the cornerstone of increase over 2017 of 258,642 pounds DMR Commissioner Pat Keliher, and of the seven Limited Entry Zones (A, B, C, Maine's coastal economy, and the value of harvested. At $12,854,545, the fishery was MLA Executive Director Patrice McCarron D, E, F and G). this year's catch reflects the dedication and Maine's fourth most valuable in 2018. (right). The Department has mailed out a form sacrifices of the men and women who work Sea urchins and scallops ranked fifth to each individual on each of the seven on the water and those who make sure this and sixth, respectively in value of harvest- ASMFC Seeks Proposals for Regional apprentice waiting lists, to the most current quality product gets to market." ed resources. Harvesters landed 2,041,633 Pilot Projects in Support of Sustainable address they have provided to the Depart- Maine's lobster harvesters saw another pounds of urchins valued at $6,201,621. Aquaculture - Proposals Due April 15, ment. Individuals who wish to remain in strong year in 2018, landing 119,640,379 Maine scallop harvesters landed 239,428 2019 their current position on the waiting list pounds, which was an increase of nearly 8 pounds less in 2018 than in 2017 which, ARLINGTON, VA - The Atlantic States MUST return the completed form by April million pounds over 2017. 2018 was only combined with a decrease of $1.20 per Marine Fisheries Commission (Commis- 9, 2019. If an individual does not respond the seventh time in history that more than pound, resulted in a decline in value from sion), in partnership with the National within the timeframes provided in the law, 110 million pounds of Maine lobster were 2017 of $3,488,936 for a total of $5,935,639. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration the Commissioner is required to remove that landed. Underscoring the importance of com- (NOAA), is seeking proposals to develop person's name from the waiting list. At $484,543,633, the value of Maine's mercial fishing to Maine is the most recent regional pilot projects in support of sus- If you are currently on an apprentice lobster fishery climbed by more than $46 data from the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative tainable aquaculture. Specifically, pilot waiting list, please watch your mail for the million over 2017 on the strength of a boat Statistics Program which reveals that Maine programs should partner with industry to form, and return it to the Department at your price that increased from $3.92 per-pound commercial harvesters took more than twice develop techniques and business models to earliest convenience. If you have a friend in 2017 to $4.05 in 2018. the number of commercial fishing trips than grow domestic seafood production. A prior- or family member on a waiting list, please According to data published by NOAA, any other state on the east coast. In 2017, ity are projects that consider promising but advise them to do the same. American lobster was the most valuable Maine harvesters reported 447,523 trips less commercially developed technologies If you did not receive your form or single species harvested in the U.S. in while harvesters from Virginia, the next for species managed by the Commission misplaced your form, please download the 2015, 2016, and 2017, with Maine landings highest state, reported just 217,940. or those species that contribute to healthy printable form (below) that can be complet- accounting for approximately 80 percent of "Maine's commercial fishing industries marine habitats, including finfish, shellfish ed and mailed into the Department (address that value each year. remain a critically important driver for our and seaweed. is on the form) no later than April 9, 2019. Despite a season shortened because of state's economy and identity," said DMR The NOAA Fisheries FY19 budget For waiting lists and more information about illegal sales which put the state in jeopardy Commissioner Patrick Keliher. "However, contains the "Regional Pilots in Sustainable Maine's lobster limited entry and apprentice of exceeding its allotted quota, elver har- there are challenges we must tackle to sus- Aquaculture" provision that authorizes the program, please visit https://www.maine. vesters pocketed $21,747,190 in 2018. The tain our marine resources and the commu- funding. In addition to this specific item, gov/dmr/science-research/species/lobster/ total was an increase of $9.5 million, or 78 nities they support. the budget also focuses renewed interest on limitedentry.html . percent, over 2017 and ranked the fishery as "We must continue to look at adapting maintaining and further developing existing Maine's second most valuable. to a changing Gulf of Maine while facing re- aquaculture capabilities at NOAA Fisheries. lated challenges that include a pending bait NOAA Fisheries, through the Commis- US-Canada Lobstermen's Town Meeting shortage and whale rules. Working directly sion, is making $525,000 available for the with these industries to find creative solu- funding period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 5-6 April tions that maintain their economic viability 2020. Individual proposals should fall with- Westin Portland Harborview remains the focus of the Mills Administra- in a range from $50,000 to $200,000. Any 157 High Street, Portland, Maine tion." investigator seeking support for this period must submit, as a single file, an electronic Ocean Change - Bait Supply - Whale Regulations Terry Alexander Receives 2019 DMR proposal by email no later than 5:00 p.m. Quality Control - Global Markets Andy Mays Award of Excellence EST on Monday, April 15, 2019. Awards 5 April DMR Commissioner Pat Keliher pres- and start dates for successful projects will be ents Harpswell fisherman Terry Alexander announced by May 20, 2019. Please see the 0900-1600: Sessions with the 2019 DMR Andy Mays Award of Request for Proposals (RFP) for complete 1700: Seafood reception and cash bar Excellence at the Fishermen's Forum ban- proposal details, qualifying requirements, quet, Friday, March 1, 2019. The award is and submission instructions. The RFP is 6 April named for the first recipient of the award, available online. 0800-1130: Sessions Andy Mays, who lost his battle with cancer The Gulf and Pacific States Marine last year. Commissioner Keliher honored Fisheries Commissions have also issued Terry for his contributions and dedication similar RFPs seeking proposals relevant For further information: (207) 581-4095 to the industry. to their respective regions. For more infor- For reservations: 1-855-811-0043 and mention mation, please contact Dr. Louis Daniel at "Lobstermen's Town Meeting Brian Brodie Receives 2019 MLA Offi- [email protected] or 252.342.1478. cer of the Year Award April 2019 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 11. Commercial Fishing News From the Director of D.E.L.A. From the Director - Mother Nature is helping us along the way. weekend and may he rest in peace. Capt. of fishermen that are still here to share them. Well, here we are with snow piled up to Now, there is also evidence that military Cary Holland passed after a brave battle If you have memories, Jon of Maine Coastal the eaves of the house and spring just about systems is also a threat to the whales. with diabetes and cancer. Capt. Cary was News would love to hear from you! ten days away. I checked social media this This goes right along with the ship strikes my first cousin, along with a large family We will notify your of the next meeting, morning and saw that they arrested Punx- that happen quite frequently. There is a of cousins on the Holland “side.” We will which I believe is planned for April. Please sutawney Phil, our infamous groundhog, for connection with whales and sonar that has miss him at Stonington Fishermen’s Day, as stay tuned. I will let you know on our Face- lying to us on February 2nd! It is a fun story, nothing to do with lobstermen. Some orga- he always came along and kept us company book site. but I guess we just have to bite the bullet and nization out there will probably land a large at the booth. Cary was a pretty colorful Feel free to contact us at any time, we hope for green grass sometime soon. sum of grant money to study this, while the character in his day, with a lot of stories that are always available: dassatt711@yahoo. We had a successful Maine Fishermen’s fishermen are fighting to survive. I just hope went along with him. We need to keep some com; or (207) 322-1924 Forum this year. I’d like to thank Hilton, that the ones that have the true knowledge of these stories going, along with the stories Take care, Sheila Ethan, Bob and Mike for helping with the step forward and help us out before it is too booth this year. It was good to see members late. I can’t imagine trying to haul 800 traps and all of our friends that we only see once by using ropeless traps with GPS tracking. It a year. This is a great venue for connecting would take quite a while to get the entire haul with Associate members and folks that all in plus the expense would be astronomical. have the same common reason for being The 15th Annual Canadian/U. S. Town there, the fishing industry. Meeting is set for April 5-6th at the West- Things are a little tense this year, as ern Harborview Hotel in Portland. It is a everyone is very concerned about having rare opportunity to bring lobster industry enough bait this year. The quota has been cut members from both sides of the border to- drastically. We may have to use a little less gether for frank and open discussions with bait this year and hope that the alternatives scientists and fishery managers about the work well. Some are planning on setting lobster industry that we share. For more their own nets and going for menhaden information, call 207 581-1443 or lobster (porgies), and some are talking about hide [email protected]. bait. There will be more attention paid to the On April 6th, we are working with John alewives this year. They are talking about McMillan of McMillan Safety and members Asian carp that is out in the Midwestern riv- of MLA to raise funds for the MLA Legal ers, checking to see if they are invasive and Fund to work together to try to save our in- not tainted for Maine use. We are also using dustry from the threats that we are all facing. Bruneaux Bait, which is all biodegradable This will be at Bowen’s Tavern in Belfast, and accepted by the DMR standards. The with some of John’s cajun cooking as well more relaxed method that we’ve heard is to as menu choices. There will be drawings, simply string crabs on to attract lobsters and Lotta Moxie and an open microphone, so keep crabs out of the trap. There is also talk bring along your instruments and voices. A lobsterboat/dragger moored in Center Harbor during the cold snap. about hanging the ole’ table talk pie tins and Paul Anderson and his group has graciously white coffee cups…tried and true! The basic offered to play at the occasion as well. Thank conclusion is that we will survive one way you, Paul! Let’s make this a success so we or another. We always have. can do it again next year and show how we The next big topic is the Whale Rules can do the best that we can to join together that is getting closer to us all of the time. We and “survive” these challenges. Please put are so glad to see that they have confirmed it on your calendar. sevenAllenBW_coastalNews_4.937x3.687_013019.qxp_Layout new calves this year, so far. Perhaps We 1 lost1/30/19 a Stonington 8:04 PM Pagevillage 1 “gem” this Marine Insurance An employee-owned company serving Maine people and their boats since 1866. P. O. Box 88 Belfast, Maine 04915 – [email protected]

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For more infor- The Recovery Plan is the primary tool for Urban Forestry Center lantic herring management are encouraged mation, please contact Dr. Louis Daniel at guiding the species recovery process. The 45 Elwyn Road to provide input on the Draft Addendum by [email protected] or 252.342.1478 plan outlines needed actions, criteria for Portsmouth, New Hampshire attending state public hearings, participating determining when the necessary level of Contact: Doug Grout at 603.868.1095 in the webinar hearing, or providing written Northeast Summer Flounder and Atlantic conservation has been achieved, and time comment. The Draft Addendum is available Striped Bass Assessments Completed and cost estimates for meeting these criteria. Massachusetts Division of Marine Fish- at http://www.asmfc.org/files/PublicInput/ In the northeast, new stock assessments Atlantic salmon were once found in eries AtlHerringDraftAddendumII_PublicCom- of summer flounder and striped bass are North American waters from Long Island April 1, 2019 at 6 PM ment.pdf. It can also be obtained via the ready for use by fishery managers in the Sound in the to Ungava Bay MA DMF Gloucester Office Commission website (www.asmfc.org) region. Both are “benchmarks,” which are in northeastern Canada. Atlantic salmon are Annisquam River Station under Public Input. Public comment will the most complex and thorough form of anadromous fish, spending the first half of 30 Emerson Avenue be accepted until 5:00 PM (EST) on April assessment. their life in freshwater rivers and streams Gloucester, Massachusetts 4, 2019 and should be forwarded to Kirby Two new stock assessments are ready along the East Coast of North America and Contact: Cate O’Keefe at 617.626.1512 Rootes-Murdy, Senior FMP Coordinator, for use by fishery managers in the region. the second half maturing in the seas between 1050 N. Highland St., Suite 200 A-N, Both are “benchmarks,” which are the most Northeastern Canada and Greenland. Today, Webinar Hearing Arlington, Virginia 22201; 703.842.0741 complex and thorough form of assessment. the last remnant populations of wild Atlantic March 26, 2019 at 6 PM (fax) or at [email protected] (Subject They are also peer reviewed by external salmon in U.S. waters exist in just a few riv- Webinar link – https://global.gotomeeting. line: Herring Draft Addendum II). For more experts prior to release. ers and streams in central and eastern Maine. com/join/121211557 information, please contact Kirby Roo- The assessment results indicate that Atlantic salmon have been listed as For Audio, dial 1.888.585.9008 and enter the tes-Murdy at [email protected] or summer flounder are not overfished and “endangered” under the Endangered Spe- passcode: 853-657-937 703.842.0740. overfishing is not occurring, and that Atlantic cies Act since 2000, having declined from Contact: Kirby Rootes-Murdy at striped bass are overfished and overfishing is hundreds of thousands returning to New 703.842.0740 ASMFC Seeks Proposals for Regional occurring. The results for summer flounder England rivers to around 1,000 individuals Pilot Projects in Support of Sustainable include the stock component in Atlantic returning in 2017. The Draft Addendum proposes options Aquaculture waters from North Carolina to the US/ Through this recovery plan, NOAA to strengthen spawning protections in Area Proposals Due April 15, 2019 Canada border. The results for Atlantic Fisheries together with the U.S. Fish and 1A (inshore Gulf of Maine). The Draft Ad- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries striped bass apply to the stock component Wildlife Service, is committed to giving dendum responds to the results of the 2018 Commission (Commission), in partnership found in the coastal and most estuarine Atlantic salmon their best chance to recover. benchmark stock assessment, which show with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric waters of all states and jurisdictions from The recovery plan and a web story that reduced levels of recruitment and spawn- Administration (NOAA), is seeking propos- Maine through North Carolina. explain more about Atlantic salmon con- ing stock biomass over the past five years, als to develop regional pilot projects in sup- Summer Flounder servation and our role in their recovery are with 2016 recruitment levels the lowest on port of sustainable aquaculture. Specifically, The summer flounder assessment was available on our website. record. pilot programs should partner with industry presented to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Man- As 2019 is the International Year of the Currently, the Board uses a series of to develop techniques and business models agement Council Science and Statistical Salmon, this Recovery Plan comes at the closures to protect spawning aggregations to grow domestic seafood production. A pri- Committee in February. The striped bass as- perfect time. in the Gulf of Maine. These closures, which ority are projects that consider promising but sessment is with the Atlantic States Marine were implemented through Amendment 3, less commercially developed technologies Fisheries Commission. Each body creates ME, NH & MA Schedule Hearings on use biological samples to annually project for species managed by the Commission fishery management plans for fisheries in Atlantic Herring Draft Addendum II the start of spawning. The closures are ini- or those species that contribute to healthy the region. The council focuses on fisheries Draft Addendum Considers Measures tially implemented for four weeks but can be marine habitats, including finfish, shellfish in federal waters. The commission focuses to Protect Spawning Herring in Inshore extended by two additional weeks if samples and seaweed. on fisheries in interstate waters. Gulf of Maine indicate the continued presence of spawning The NOAA Fisheries FY19 budget The summer flounder stock assessment ARLINGTON, VA – The States of Maine herring. Recent analysis by the Atlantic Her- contains the “Regional Pilots in Sustainable process was completed by scientists from and New Hampshire, and the Common- ring Technical Committee found that while Aquaculture” provision that authorizes the NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Cen- wealth of Massachusetts have scheduled the current spawning closure system was funding. In addition to this specific item, ter, the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management their hearings to gather public input on Draft significantly improved under Amendment 3, the budget also focuses renewed interest on Council, state agencies, the fishing industry, Addendum II to Amendment 3 of the Inter- the protocol could continue to be strength- maintaining and further developing existing and academia. state Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic ened by considering when, and for how aquaculture capabilities at NOAA Fisheries. The summer flounder assessment bene- Herring. An additional hearing will also be long, a closure is initiated. Specifically, the NOAA Fisheries, through the Com- fits from one of the most comprehensive data conducted via webinar. The details of the analysis showed, under the current protocol, mission, is making $525,000 available for sets in the region. It includes data from state hearings follow. spawning closures are initiated when there the funding period of July 1, 2019 to June surveys, federal surveys, recreational sur- are approximately 25% spawners in the fish- 30, 2020. Individual proposals should fall veys, and data from the commercial fishing Maine Department of Marine Resources ery; greater protection could be provided by within a range from $50,000 to $200,000. industry. Fishermen’s data and input were March 6, 2019 at 5 PM initiating a closure when a lower percentage Any investigator seeking support for this used through vessel trip reports (logbooks), ME DMR Augusta Office of the population is spawning and extending period must submit, as a single file, an biological samples from commercial catch- Room 118 the closure for a longer time. As a result, electronic proposal by email no later than es, data taken during commercial fishing 32 Blossom Lane Draft Addendum II considers extending the 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, April 15, 2019. trips by fishery observers, and recreational Augusta, Maine length of the spawning closures as well as Awards and start dates for successful proj- interviews and catch samples. Fishermen ects will be announced by May 20, 2019. also had input into this assessment through Please see the Request for Proposals (RFP) research projects that focused on catch- for complete proposal details, qualifying ability: how efficiently flatfish species like Get on Board! requirements, and submission instructions. summer flounder are caught in the NEFSC The RFP is available at http://www.asmfc. scientific bottom-trawl survey. org/files/RFPs/ASMFCAquacultureRFP_ New data in the summer flounder as- March2019.pdf. sessment included updated estimates of rec-

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The newM estimates increased gratory Species Fishery ManagementC Plan, is vital to the long-term sustainabilityF of not Sturgeon N (SCUTES), a sturgeon outreach Center, and Marine Mammals of Maine Waring noted that the 2012 harbor seal process for the last decade made him a sure opportunity to look back at where we have recreational catch, which increased esti- which published in the Federal Register on only shortfin mako populations but all high- program that takes its acronym from the stur- joined the team for the Rockland tagging study is an example of collaboration among choice to serve as the Commission’s Acting been and what we have accomplished, and mates of numbers of fish in the stock. These February 21. ly migratory species,” said Risenhoover. geon’s bony plates. The SCUTES program effort. many different organizations so that Executive Director,” stated ASMFC Chair chart a new course for the future.” data come directly from recreational anglers Amendment 11 is the latest action from For complete details on the manage- is a collaboration between NOAA Fisheries, A pre-abundance survey aerial flight everyone involved benefits as much as Paul Diodati. ”Recognized and well The Commission was formed over 70 through interviews and mail surveys. Anoth- NOAA Fisheries’ Atlantic Highly Migratory ment measures, visit www.fisheries.noaa. sturgeon researchers, teachers, and informal along the entire Maine coast will begin on possible. “My goal is to successfully respected by the fisheries management years ago by the 15 Atlantic coast states to er new element was the evaluation of several Species Management Division to address gov/action/amendment-11-2006-consoli- educators to bring more awareness about May 26 or 27 to determine the general conduct the capture/tagging and aerial community, he brings to the position strong assist in managing and conserving their sex-specific models, attempting to account overfishing of shortfin makos. dated-hms-fishery-management-plan-at- sturgeon and the Endangered Species Act locations of the radio-tagged harbor seals at abundance survey,” Waring said, “and to leadership skills and a thorough shared coastal fishery resources. With the for size differences between males and fe- “The United States’ fishery manage- lantic-shortfin-mako-sharks. into schools and classrooms. that time. Antennas mounted on the wings continue developing the regional network of understanding of the issues faced by the recognition that fish do not adhere to males. The model selected for this combined ment process is designed to provide an Jolvan supports teachers as they inte- of the radio tracking airplane can detect the seal researchers and cooperative research Commission and the states. His appointment political boundaries, the states formed an sexes, but the review allowed for significant optimum yield for our fishermen while Curious about Atlantic sturgeon? Ask grate SCUTES curriculum into their classes radio signals from tagged seals within a 5-10 programs.” will ensure continuity in the Commission’s Interstate Compact, which was approved by discussion on building sex-specific models preventing overfishing,” said Alan Risen- Jolvan Morris! or programs, working with K-12 instructors mile area when the radio-tagged animals are scientific and management programs during the U.S. Congress in 1942. The states have for this species. hoover, director of NOAA Fisheries’ Office Jolvan Morris coordinates our Students and informal educators across the nation and hauled out on the ledges. Navy to Host Series of Public Meetings to this time of transition.” found that their mutual interest in sustaining Atlantic Striped Bass of Sustainable Fisheries. “This dynamic Collaborating to Undertake Tracking Efforts in Canada. She says, “It’s always great when On about May 27, the aerial Solicit Comments on Proposed Training Over the next couple of months, the healthy coastal fishery resources is best The Atlantic striped bass assessment approach fosters the significant contribution for Sturgeon (SCUTES), a collaboration teachers are excited about the materials photographic abundance surveys will and Testing Exercises off U.S. Atlantic Commission’s Executive Committee will promoted by working together was led by the Atlantic States Marine Fisher- fisheries make to our national and local between NOAA Fisheries, sturgeon re- we’ve developed. Seeing that enthusiasm begin. The survey will photograph seals on and Gulf of Mexico Coast; Comments Due develop a vacancy announcement and cooperatively, in collaboration with the ies Management Commission and involved economies and helps keep our coastal com- searchers, teachers, and informal educators passed on to students is exciting, and receiv- haul-out ledges in bay sectors in four-hour July 10 selection process for the new Executive federal government. With this approach, the a number of state, federal, and academic munities vibrant.” to bring more awareness about sturgeon and ing feedback and photos is very rewarding.“ intervals. Simultaneously, the radio tracking The Department of the Navy has Director. Mr. Diodati continued, “This is an states uphold their collective fisheries researchers. New estimates of recreational Shortfin mako are known for their the Endangered Species Act into schools and Part of this curriculum includes a aircraft will search in the same bay sectors for prepared a Draft Environmental Impact exciting time in the Commission’s seventy management responsibilities in a cost- catchradio were tagged included seals. Datain the from assessment. both aircraft This high-qualityStatement/Overseas meat and Environmental are often caught Impact by yearclassrooms. history. It offers our Commissioners an effective,SCUTES timely, Adopt-A-Sturgeon and responsive program fashion. in resultedwill be used in higher to derive estimates an abundance of biomass estimate. and commercialStatement for fishermen U.S. Navy training targeting and testingswordfish At least once a year, someone reports which students ‘adopt’ and track specific new young“We do fish not enteringknow how the manypopulation harbor in andactivities tuna. Theyconducted are also within a common the Atlantic target a strange “sea monster” washed up on an fish. Tracking a fish is not as easy as it sounds comparisonseals exist in to New the England last assessment because most (2016), seal forFleet sport Training fishermen and Testing thanks Studyto their Area. ability The to East Coast beach or riverbank. Often, these -- researchers have to catch fish and insert butsurveys did not focus change on theone overall specific population area or swimStudy at Area speeds is in around the western 45 mph. Atlantic Ocean “monsters” are actually Atlantic sturgeon, tracking tags under the fatty skin layer of trend,location. which However, has been we declining do know since that 2003. local and Inencompasses 2017, the International waters off the Commission east coast prehistoric-looking fish that can grow to be the fish. Then, as the fish swims near one of Forpopulations more on havethe Atlantic become striped more abundantbass as- forof North the Conservation America and theof AtlanticGulf of Mexico. Tunas (ICThe- 14 feet long and weigh 800 pounds. Instead the acoustic receivers, the receiver records sessmentduring the visit last the fewAtlantic decades, States andFisheries have CAT)—theU.S. Navy is regionalrequesting fishery public comment management on of scales, these fish have five rows of bony the number, date, and time the fish swam by. Commission.changed in many ways, especially in organizationthe draft statements charged and with will managinghold a series tuna of “scutes” or modified diamond-shaped - ar These acoustic receivers, which are about southern New England and Nantucket andpublic tuna-like meetings species—conducted to provide information a stock and mored scales, along the length of their bod- the size of a 1 liter bottle, and are deployed up Sound,”New Management Waring said. 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The Ocean Race: how sailors and seven and nine legs on a course that will be Germany, Italy, Mexico, the United States, to take part in the Vendée Globe, but Bo- organisers are preparing revealed next summer. The Ocean Race will Brazil, , the Netherlands, New Zea- ris is already looking further ahead. “The The Ocean Race, the crewed round feature two classes: the IMOCAs with foils land, Australia, China, South Africa… And Ocean Race interests me a lot,” he told us. the world race with stopovers raced for the (launched after 2010 and sailed by five peo- we have some other important countries we “The idea is to ensure our project continues first time on IMOCAs with foils, will Mainestart ple Boats, + 1 media Homes man) for& the Harbors overall title Magazine and need to get involved. The goal is to bring with the same boat (a VPLP-Verdier design in Alicante in October 2021. With just over the VO65 one-design boats for a trophy re- together highly professional international from 2015, ex Edmond de Rothschild). This two and a half years to May/Junego to the start, the 2017warding the • best Issue young competitors. 146 •While AD teams PROOF that are well organised and structured crewed adventure complements perfectly organisers and sailors are already busy pre- it is still too early to give precise details with active sponsors.” the Vendée Globe. In my opinion, there are Please review this printout very carefully, checking especially for spelling, grammatical, and factual errors. Please pay close attention to paring behind the scenes for this new event about the line-up, the organisers would like For Johan Salén, it is clear that bringing four big dreams for sailors: the Olympic ontelephone the IMOCA and fax calendar. numbers, We and look to all at the the details to insee physical, between e-mail, ten and and fifteen web site IMOCAs addresses. at Pleasetogether note thethat ex-Volvo any colors Ocean shown Race are merely and the Games, the America’s Cup, the Volvo Ocean stateapproximations of play with of Johanink printed Salén, on co-President paper. We make the every start effortof this to maiden be 100% edition. error free. However, weIMOCA cannot beclass held is responsiblevery welcome. for errors “Working once Race and the Vendée Globe. Now, two of of The Ocean Race, andyou with have three approved IMOCA this printout. PleaseHighly check Professional the appropriate box below,with sign, a and class return that to: has shown what it can these four events are raced on the same boat. skippers,Julie whoCorcoran, are very Maine tempted Boats, to take Homes part & Harbors, InternationalInc., 218 South Projects Main St., Ste. 300,do P.O. helps Box our566, sport Rockland, to be lessME fragmented.04841 That is very inspiring.” in this adventure… 207-594-8622“We are talking • Fax: to everyone207-593-0026 and the It means we can look forward to more Already supported by the Monaco The race is still a long way off, but the potential teams can be divided into three feedback with the same platform,” he said. Yacht Club, Boris Herrmann is confident he clock is certainly ticking. In October 2021, major groups,” explained Johan Salén, What do the sailors already involved in the will be able to attract German firms to com- or in other words eight months after the first co-President of The Ocean Race. “We are IMOCA class think about this? We talked to plete his budget for The Ocean Race. “The Vendée Globe competitors finish one round in contact with existing IMOCA teams, a three of them. crewed round the world race means a lot the world IMOCA race, it will be time to set majority of which are French, but also with Boris Herrmann: “An adventure that to Germans. In 2001-2002, a German crew sail from Alicante (Spain),this time with a teams from the last Volvo and some other complements the Vendée Globe” won the Volvo Ocean Race, Illbruck Chal- crew for The Ocean Race (ex Volvo Ocean teams that are completely new. The teams In 2020, Boris Herrmann, skipper of lenge. There was a huge event organised Race). The race is due to include between that are interested come from France, Spain, Malizia 2, is set to become the first German at the finish in Kiel, which was absolutely incredible. Since then, no major projects have appeared in Germany. This is a great opportunity to get one going again.” If he manages to find the required funding, Boris Discover Boating in South Freeport believes that he will set off with an eclectic crew: “The idea isn’t to set up a team that is 100% German. In my team at the moment there are as many different nationalities as there are people involved! I love that diver- sity.” Louis Burton: “I’m waiting to see the course to position myself” Skipper of Bureau Vallée 2, another VPLP-Verdier design launched in 2015, Louis Burton is also very interested in the idea of taking part in The Ocean Race. “I’m entirely in favour of bringing the two ele- ments together. It’s fantastic that the IMOCA class is at the centre of ocean racing. 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The level of expertise and Stability has become a crucial compo- For the moment, you are busy looking I’m waiting to see the race course before technical know-how is extremely high and nent on these boats built around the foils… for partners and that takes up a lot of your positioning myself. We already have the everything has gone to schedule. This visit “Yes indeed. The boat needs to be time… sponsor, the boat and the team. However, to confirmed that Persico leaves nothing to stable to ensure you can bear living on her. “Yes. That is the main thing for me at perform well, we will have to come to a de- chance. Everything is perfectly clean and You can see that in the design of the hull the moment. We have changed the order of cision this summer. After the Vendée Globe, tidy in the yard and when you enter, it feels Guillaume Verdier came up with. IMOCAs tackling this problem by starting work on the a lot of work will need to be done on the boat like a laboratory. That is very reassuring have become extreme and can be violent. construction of the boat (thanks to some in- to adapt her to ensure she can be sailed well when you know what this boat will be going The skipper is the weakest link. You have vestors) before finding the headline partner and is comfortable for six people.” through. Persico is one of the best composite to increase their ability to get the most out or partners. We didn’t have the choice, if we If he decides to jump in, Louis will yards in the world, so it is logical that today of this type of boat. You have to look after wanted to get a good performing boat from set sail with an experienced co-skipper, “to they are building one of the world’s fastest the sailor and that’s why we worked on the the latest generation. We can offer a unique have two pillars.” Very keen on the training monohulls!” ease of sailing her in the cockpit and inside turnkey project which has a huge potential. aspect, he would like to complete the crew However, this yard has so far only ever the boat.” The team is already together and we have with youngsters from the six years of the built one IMOCA before – Pieter Heere- For the moment, only one new gener- a superb boat. You just need to push the “Youth Selection” created in Saint-Malo in ma’s former No Way Back (which was later ation IMOCA has been launched - Jérémie button to join us in this adventure. Everyone 2013, with the aim of introducing one young bought by Fabrice Amedeo)… Beyou’s Charal. Based on what you are say- knows how much feedback is possible with talent each year to the world of ocean racing. “That’s true, but they have made boats ing, your boat appears to be quite different... the IMOCA circuit and the Vendée Globe. Paul Meilhat: “Wider communications for the America’s Cup, the Volvo and big “Yes, there are huge differences in terms The return on investment for a firm no for a budget which is not that much higher” monohulls like the TP 52s. The expertise in of the shape of the hull and foils, since the longer needs to be explained. Sailing used Winner of the 2018 Route du Rhum and this yard is well-known. They aren’t used to philosophy behind the boats is different. to be seen as the boss’s little pet hobby, but currently looking for partners, Paul Meilhat building round the world boats, but we asked In the last Vendée Globe, all of the new that is no longer the case. There are some is planning to start work in the coming them to work on a composite ‘box’ with deck IMOCAs were designed by the same com- real strategic projects behind this now. To months on the construction of an IMOCA and structure. For the rest, our team will take bination of architects (VPLP-Verdier). The accompany us right up to the 2020 Vendée to take part in the 2020 Vendée Globe, The over.” boats were of course not identical, but there Globe, we need 4 or 5 million euros spread 2021 Ocean Race and the 2022 Route du “We’re pushing the designers to the were obvious similarities. It is going to be over three years.” Rhum. “I always loved sailing with a crew,” limit” a very different situation in 2020, as four Will we be seeing you in all of the events he told us. “To start off with, I was probably Can you tell us about how work is pro- designers are working on new prototypes. in the IMOCA Globe Series? more interested in theVolvo Ocean Race gressing? They have been giving a lot of thought to the “Looking at the timing, it is going than in the Vendée Globe. The fact that the “The hull has been finished and that will design of the future IMOCAs and they have to be very tough to compete in the Rolex crewed round the world race now takes place shortly be the case for the internal structure been pushed to the limit. There are going to Fastnet Race (start on 3rd August). But aboard IMOCAs has opened up more doors of the boat. Meanwhile, the deck is currently be some real differences between the boats, there’s no way I’m going to miss out on the for me. I believe I have what it takes to run being finished. The foils are being built by so each launch is going to be a surprise.” Transat Jacques Vabre. There is going to a project. I know this kind of boat and sail Persico. I saw the moulds and it was quite Particularly as you’re not giving much be an incredible line-up. It will be the ideal them well.” impressive. The keel and mast, one-design away and everyone has their own little se- opportunity to get to know the boat and fine In terms of money, Paul Meilhat is con- parts, are being manufactured in France. We crets... tune her sailing double-handed, but also a vinced that it is a good idea to have the solo are working with a lot of different suppliers: “That’s true. We are not going to reveal chance to qualify for the Vendée Globe. I round the world race followed by the crewed North for the sails, Karver for the deck hard- everything about our prototypes, as there is shall also be lining up in the two transatlan- race: “By talking part in The Ocean Race, we ware, Mad Intec for the electronics and au- a lot at stake in terms of the competition, the tic races in 2020, The Transat and the New add in an international dimension and wider topilots… All of the parts are ready or under technology and the financing. We have an York-Vendée.” communications with a budget that is not construction and the pieces of the puzzle will idea of the way these boats will work with What deadline have you given yourself that much higher than if we simply took part shortly all come together. Fitting the systems Charal and we can see how tricky they are to find a headline partner? in the Vendée Globe. We can therefore offer and deck hardware will partly be done at going to be to sail. What is certain is that “I haven’t given myself a firm date, as a wide ranging programme.” Paul recently the Persico yard to save time. During the everyone will have large foils. The closest I’m confident it will happen. There is no plan visited Alicante to meet the organisers and month of June, the boat will be transferred IMOCA to mine is likely to be Charlie B, just plan A. I will be there at the start of confirm his pre-registration. He is currently to Lorient. It will then take a month or so to Dalin’s Apivia, which was designed by the the next Vendée Globe!” in talks with potential partners. The timing fit the keel, mast and the final details before same architect, using the same basic draw- is getting tight to get his hand on a brand her launch, which is planned for late July or new IMOCA, but this is the vital element to early August at the latest.” ensure the project lives up to his ambitions. What can you tell us about the architec- WANTED TO BUY “I am convinced that with the same boat, we tural choices for this IMOCA? can take part in both events. In my crew, I’ll “It’s not surprising, but she was de- MARITIME BOOKS, MAGAZINES, include sailors with a wide range of back- signed around the foils. We designed a DOCUMENTS, POSTCARDS grounds from Figaro and IMOCA racing.” sturdy boat with a strong structure. The and PHOTOGRAPHS goal is not to be the fastest in the currents No plan B for Thomas Ruyant: “I will off the island of Groix, but to have a good Jon B. Johansen be there at the start of the 2020 Vendée all-rounder to keep up a good average speed P.O. Box 710, Winterport, Maine 04496 (207) 223-8846 Globe around the world. What I can say is that the Early this week, Thomas Ruyant visited the Persico yard in Bergamo (Italy) to see NEED TO MOVE YOUR BOAT? how work was going on his future IMOCA, a Verdier designed boat that is due to be CALL YORK'S BOAT TRANSPORTATION transferred to Lorient in June before she is launched in late July. At the same time, the skipper from the North of France continues to search for more or one headline partners to accompany him during his second attempt at the Vendée Globe Winner of major events in Class40 (2010 Route du Rhum), in Figaro racing (2018 Transat AG2R with Adrien Hardy) and in Mini 6.50 races (2009 Mini Transat), Thomas is also very experienced in the IMO- CA class and is developing a very strong project. He has a lot going for him. We met up with the skipper to find out more. Last Monday, in the Persico yard, you saw for the first time the hull and deck of your future IMOCA. What were your im- pressions? “Fantastic! We’ve been thinking about this boat with the designer Guillaume Verd- ier for a year. It was great to compare what YORK'S MARINE she really looks like with what we saw in 11 Gordon Drive (207) 596-7400 the designs months ago and to be able to Rockland, Maine 04841 www.yorkmarineinc.com July 2012 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 21. Maritime History JOHN TOFT'S TALE By William Bunting and fall of this once great Maine industry A year or so ago the Maine Coastal John first went to work in a Lubec sardine News printed a pleasant little story factory in 1904, and one year later was made concerning the old Eastern Steamship foreman of the Seacoast sardine factory at Company’s 1903 steamer Calvin Austin, a Lubec, then the largest in the United States. handsome coastal packet, 298 feet long, As the largest in Lubec as well, we may painted white, with a towering black stack suppose that the Seacoast factory was fitted and two lofty, raked masts. Prior to World with the loudest whistle in town for alerting War I, she ran on the International Line from employees of the arrival of fish and of work. Boston to Portland, Lubec, Eastport, and In any event, it was customary, on foggy Saint John, New Brunswick. mornings, for John to blow that whistle to Running across Publisher Johansen not answer the whistle of the approaching Page 20. MAINE COASTAL NEWS April 2019 long after the article appeared, I told him that Portland steamer so as to help her captain I, too, knew a good story about the Calvin find his way in through the channel. As it Austin, and that I would send it along after happened, John was especially good friends Miscellaneous Commercial Fishing News I had consulted my notes from a with Captain Lowell Ingalls of the Calvin conversation I had had with John Toft, the Austin. Ingalls was from the nearby Continued from Page 13. since Atlantic sturgeon were listed under the recreational summer flounder fisheries, from shore) to NOAA Fisheries Greater At- teller of the tale, in the mid- 1970s. We had Canadian island of Grand Manan and Endangered Species Act.” but over time was refocused to address lantic Regional Fisheries Administrator for met at the R.J. Peacock sardine factory on became a naturalized American citizen so their receivers periodically and download all In her spare time, you can see Jolvan rid- commercial issues and Fishery Manage- final approval. The table below summarizes Brown’s Wharf in Portland where Toft, then that he could serve as an officer aboard of the data. They can have thousandsThe steamer of data CALVIN ing herAUSTIN. Harley Davidson motorcycle named ment Plan (FMP) goals and objectives. commercial quotas and recreational harvest in his late eighties, was vice president and International Line steamers. points for several different fish. It can take a Louisa, after her home state of Louisiana. The revised management program’s limits (RHL). superintendent. I have since looked high By the turn of the century, coastwise Calvinlong time Austin, for busy and researchers answered toin findkind. 10 As to passing a remark to the ”wheelsman,” as goals and objectives focus on ensuring The Council and Commission decided and low for that notebook but have not steam packet lines – those based at Boston soon20 data as points the thatbig reallysteamer capture was the warped "adopt- quartermastersASMFC & MAFMC on these Recommend steamers Apwere- biological sustainability of the summer to set commercial quotas and RHLs for found it, and thus the rendition of John had been combined by the notorious Charlie alongsideed" sturgeon’s the wharfmigration. John Jolvan hopped notes aboard that called.proval Everything of Summer being Flounder as it Commershould be,- flounder resource, supporting and enhanc- all three years, with the intent to maintain Toft’s tale that follows is drawn entirely from Morse of Bath, Maine under the flag of the andgetting headed up-to-date up to the migration captain’s tracking cabin on data the Ingalls decidedcial Issues to cat-nap Amendment on the settee at the ing development of effective management regulatory stability. The revised commercial memory. However, I believe it to be Eastern Steamship Company – were hurricanefrom the deck,scientists just aftto ofshare the pilothouse,with students to backAmendment of the pilothouse. Implements Some Newtime later,Commer while- measures, and optimizing social and eco- quota was approximately a 49% increase reasonably accurate. significant carriers of passengers and also findcan takeout somewhat time,had happened.but it’s always When worth he half asleep, he overheardcial Quotas the pilot remark to nomic benefits from the resource. These over the previously set 2019 quota. At the time of our meeting I was at work freight, much of it express. Steamers arrivedthe wait. the exhausted Ingalls was already in the wheelsmanVIRGINIA thatBEACH, the wind VA –had The backed Atlan- revisions were made to reflect current While the revised RHL represents an To get to where she is today, Jolvan on a project which, many years later, resulted delivered tin, solder, and cotton seed oil to bed, his eyes – as described by John so many towardstic States the Marine west. Good, Fisheries thought Commission’s Ingalls, the priorities in sustainably managing the approximate 49% increase over the pre- interned twice in our Protected Resources Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea resource. viously set 2019 RHL, the Commission in the two volumes of A Day’s Work ; A Down East sardine factories, and carried years later — looking like “two holes burned fog was lifting, and he snoozed some more. Division, while she was in graduate school Bass Management Board (Board) and the The new state commercial allocations chose to maintain status quo recreational Sampler of Historic Maine Photographs away millions of cans of sardines. in a blanket.” Ingalls explained what has Then suddenly he sat up as his half- and then again afterwards. As the SCUTES Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Coun- are based upon a 9.55 million pound measures, which are projected to achieve a 1860-1920. Traveling about the state with a Coastal waters were then very crowded, happened. conscious brain tumbled to the realization program was being developed, she compiled cil (Council) recommended approval of trigger point. When the annual coastwide harvest level close to the revised RHL based 4x5 camera, I sought out historic photos of and without the benefit of any electronic aids that if the wind had indeed backed to the west information The Calvin for teachers Austin as had they departeddesigned the Summer Flounder Commercial Issues commercial quota is at or below 9.55 mil- on the calibrated recreational harvest data Mainers at work to copy, and old-timers who to navigation the piloting of these scheduled Portlandsturgeon-centric on schedule lesson at 5plans PM infor a SCUTESthick fog heAmendment. shouldn’t Thestill Amendmentbe hearing revisesthe deep the lion pounds, the formula for allocating the from the Marine Recreational Information could help me understand what the images steamers was a very demanding, high- withand aalso light created easterly some wind. activitiesAfter running herself. out reverberatingmanagement program’s voice of goals the and fog objectives signal! quota to the states will remain status quo, Program (MRIP). As a result, regions estab- depicted. I was privileged to be able to talk pressure job with great responsibilities, herJolvan time earned so as to a put Ph.D. Seal inIsland Environmental abeam, the Leapingspecific to to the summer compass flounder he saw, and to hisimplements alarm, i.e., the same state-specific percentages lished under Addendum XXXII may submit with a number of sharp-minded, dry-witted requiring much skill, experience, and a very courseScience atwas Florida changed A&M University, for the andlong, six thatnew the state-specific big steamer commercial was headed allocations. at right that have been in effect since 1993. When proposals to make minor adjustments to folks hailing from the late 1800s who were level-head in moments of stress. Navigation uninterruptedyears after her secondDown internship,East leg. sheIn wasthe angle The to its Amendment proper course, was straightinitiated out in intoDe- the annual coastwide quota exceeds 9.55 their 2019 recreational measures, such as eager to talk about the old days one more in fog was based on running established darkenedhired as ourpilothouse permanent the pilotSCUTES on watch Coordi sat- thecember North 2013, Atlantic! with joint work on the Amend- million pounds, additional quota above adjusting the start and end dates of the sea- time. I treasure the memories of those compass courses at known rates of speed for onnator. a stool by a partially opened window, ment by the Board and Council beginning 9.55 million pounds will be distribut- son, but must hold projected 2019 harvest meetings, including the hour or so that I was prescribed lengths of time. peering “It’s into been the awesome dark fog, to and see occasionallyhow the pro- in 2014.Continued Initially, the on Amendment Page 22. was to ed as follows: 0.333% to the states of at 2018 levels. These proposals will require privileged to chat with John Toft. Since slower speeds gave the wind and gram has evolved since being and intern and consider changes to both commercial and Maine, New Hampshire and Delaware Technical Committee review and Board John Toft had, for many decades, been currents greater opportunity to put the and 12.375% to the remaining states (see approval. Additionally, the Commission and a leading figure in the Maine sardine steamer off her course, and since late arrivals table below). As a result, state allocations Council approved the use of conservation industry, although one would never have were very bad for business, maintaining will vary over time based on overall equivalency, allowing state measures to be known that from his baggy khakis and normal or near-normal speed in fog was the PAULLuke's E. LUKE,Boatyard INC. stock status and the resulting coastwide extended into federal waters, pending accep- equally casual manner. Sitting outside on the general rule. Granting every schooner that commercial quotas. For 2019-2021, the tance of final state measures by the Regional wharf, under the sun and the seagulls, we was met along the way a comfortably wide FireplacesStorage/Repair - Automatic * Feathering Feathering Propellors Propellers - 3-Piece * Storm Storm Anchors Anchors Board and Council approved an annual Administrator. talked about his early experiences working in berth when passing was a good way for a coastwide commercial quota of 11.53 Based of the findings of the 2018 a sardine factory at Lubec. He died not long steamer’s navigator to “lose his place” on Full Service Boat Yard million pounds. Depending on the timing Benchmark Stock Assessment and Peer of final rule-making by NOAA Fisheries, Review, the stock was not overfished nor afterwards, in 1977, at age 90. It was only from his course. Frequent close shaves made few 15 Luke's Gulch, East Boothbay, Maine 04544 the new state allocation strategy could go experiencing overfishing in 2017. Spawning his obituary that I learned that he had friends among sitting-duck schooner TEL.(207) (207) 633-4971 633-4971 A. Franklin Luke www.PELuke.com FAX: (207) 633-3388 invented or introduced many important sailors. An old Cape Cod fisherman once told into effect as early as January 2020. stock biomass (SSB) in 2017 was estimated In considering requalification criteria to be 98 million pounds, approximately 78% innovations to the industry, including the me that even in a thick of fog at Monomoy for federal permit holders, the Board and of the biomass target of 126 million pounds. first can washer, high-speed conveyors, Point you could set your watch by the sound Council made no changes to the current The fishing mortality rate was estimated to refrigeration and brine systems, and the of the waves from the speeding Boston to RALPH STANLEY, INC. is now permit qualification criteria, which were be 0.334 in 2017, below the fishing mortality method he patented for pumping herring New York steamers Harvard and Yale established via Amendment 2 to the FMP threshold of 0.448. into, and out of, the carrier boats. The carriers breaking on the beach. (1993) – namely, any commercial land- Recruitment in 2017 was estimated serving John Toft’s factory were the first to While the New York to Portland run was Penobscot Marine Museum’s Nati onal Fisherman ings of summer flounder in the manage- at 42 million fish at age 0, below the time be outfitted with ship-to-shore radio, radar, said to be the most demanding on the coast, photography collecti on is the defi niti ve resource for ment unit between January 26, 1985 and series average of 53 million fish at age 0. and fathometers Boston to Saint John was no milk run, thanks January 26, 1990. The Council also moved Recruitment has been below average since Incidentally, a Maine fisherman once especially to the strong tidal currents and seeing and understanding the commercial fi sheries in th to not add commercial landings flexibility 2011. told me that when some Gloucester seiners, frequent fog at the eastern end. Not 20 century North America. GreatHarborBoatworks.com as a framework issue in the Council’s FMP Data analyzed by the Northeast Fisher- having heard about the pumping of fish from surprisingly, a number of the International See the images online: at this time. The Board currently has the ies Science Center for the assessment indi- a flooded hold, tried to copy this technique, Line’s officers, as with Lowell Ingalls, were penobscotmarinemuseum.org/nati onal-fi sherman/ flexibility to implement landings flexi- cate increasing relative abundance of older at first they didn’t realize the necessity of natives of the Passamaquoddy region and bility policies without a full amendment fish and an expanding age structure. Howev- having a tight fish hold, Perhaps that was a very familiar with their perilous home waters. MAINE COAST LUMBER, INC. process, and landings flexibility can be er, the data also indicate a decrease in rela- libelous fable… On coastwise steamers the rankings beneath considered through state level agreements tive total abundance since the late 2000s, as An unlikely but evidently true story captain were first pilot, second pilot, first without Council action. well as decreasing trends in average lengths concerning John Toft appeared in the mate, second mate and so on, in that order. As next steps, the Council will for- and weights at age for both sexes, suggesting 17 White Birch Lane 4 Warren Ave. November 13, 1970 issue of the Kennebec When underway one of the two pilots was ward its recommended approval of the slower growth and delayed maturity which York, ME 03909 Westbrook, ME 04902 Journal . Groups of school children were always in the pilot house, attending to Amendment to NOAA Fisheries for final impacts the biological reference points. The (207) 363-7426 (207) 856-6015 consideration and implementation. The assessment shows current mortality from all reported to be visiting Brown’s Wharf to see navigation. (The captain and the first mate, (800) 899-1664 (877) 408-4751 Commission will consider final approval sources is greater than recent recruitment the dugong – a genuine Pacific or Indian at least, would also have had pilotage Fax (207) 363-8650 Fax (207) 856-6971 of the Board-approved Amendment at its inputs to the stock, which has resulted in Ocean dugong, as identified by its dolphin- endorsements on their tickets, but had other M-F 7am-4:30pm M-F 7:30am-4:30pm Spring Meeting in late April/early May of a declining stock trend. Additionally, the like tail, and not an Atlantic manatee – which responsibilities beyond navigation. this year. assessment found the spatial distribution of had for some time appeared at the wharf at About now you are probably now For more information, please contact the resource is continuing to shift northward high tide when herring were being landed. wondering whatever happened to John Kirby Rootes-Murdy, Senior Fishery and eastward. Although primarily a herbivore, this dugong Toft’s tale, so here goes. *HARDWOOD LUMBER*SOFTWOOD LUMBER* *HARDWOOD PLYWOODS*MELAMINE*MDF*MARINE Management Coordinator, at kroo- A key attribute of the assessment is the incor- would eat herring thrown to it, provided that One foggy morning at Lubec the [email protected]. poration of revised recreational catch data. they were undamaged in appearance. The expected sound of the whistle from the PLYWOODS*MDO*PARTICLE BOARD*SLATWALL*LAMINATE* *EDGE BANDING*VENEER*HARDWOOD MOLDINGS* In July 2018, MRIP revised the previous visits of both the dugong and the kids usually prompt Portland steamer was not *CUSTOM MILLING*DOVETAILED DRAWER BOXES ASMFC & MAFMC Set Summer recreational catch estimates with a calibrat- obviously delighted Superintendent Toft. heard. The factory crew finished up Flounder 2019-2021 Specifications ed 1982-2017 time series that corresponds to I don’t believe that the Brown’s Wharf processing the morning’s herring and went The Atlantic States Marine Fish- the new MRIP survey methods. For compar- sardine factory lasted very long after Toft’s home, but John remained standing by, We Deliver www.mainecoastlumber.com eries Commission (Commission) and ison with the previous estimates, the revised death. Indeed, his lifetime – he was born in listening. And in the late morning he finally ME, NH, VT, MA, RI [email protected] We Ship UPS the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management estimates of 2017 recreational landings and Trescott in 1887 – nearly matched the rise heard the distant wail of the approaching Council (Council) approved revised spec- discards are over three times the previous ifications for the 2019 fishing season and estimates. The revised recreational catch set new specifications for 2020 and 2021. estimates increased the 1982-2017 total THE NationalN The revised specifications are based on annual catch by an average of 29 percent, the results of the 2018 benchmark stock ranging from 11 percent increase in 1989 to Fisherman assessment, which found the stock is not 43 percent increase in 2017. The increase in overfished and overfishing is not occur- estimated removals resulted in an increased ring. The new limits are consistent with population estimate compared to previous Collection the recommendations of the Council’s assessments. @ Scientific and Statistical Committee. The For more information about please PENOBSCOT MARINE MUSEUM Commission’s actions are final and apply contact Kirby Rootes-Murdy, Senior FMP www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org to state waters (0‐3 miles from shore). Coordinator, at [email protected]. Route One, Searsport, Maine 04974  207-548-2529 The Council will forward its recommen-

LB2012.15.8056 dations for federal waters (3 – 200 miles April 2019 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 21. U. S. Coast Guard News Continued from Page 8. PST Feb. 10 that broke out in the ship's support of the National Science Foundation, ice. Crew members spent nine hours shutting incinerator room about 650 miles north of the lead agency for the United States Antarc- down the ship’s power plant and rebooting Bay. McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. tic Program. Since 1955, U.S. Indo-Pacific the electrical system in order to remedy the The helicopter crew was still in Cold After initial response efforts using four Command has assisted in providing air and outages. Bay after transferring a patient Monday. The fire extinguishers failed, fire crews spent maritime support throughout the Antarctic Presently, the U.S. Coast Guard main- crew launched from Cold Bay and landed almost two hours extinguishing the fire. Fire continent. tains two icebreakers – the Coast Guard Cut- aboard the Cutter JOHN MIDGETT to damage was contained inside the incinerator This year marks the 63rd iteration of ter HEALY, which is a medium icebreaker, refuel. The aircrew then flew to the fishing housing, while firefighting water used to the annual operation, and the POLAR STAR and the POLAR STAR, the United States' vessel and hoisted the patient, then landed cool exhaust pipe in the surrounding area crew departed their homeport of Seattle Nov. only heavy icebreaker. If a catastrophic back aboard the cutter to refuel again before damaged several electrical systems and 27 for their sixth deployment in as many event, such as getting stuck in the ice, were transporting him to Cold Bay. He was placed insulation in the room. Repairs are already years and travelled more than 11,200 miles to happen to the HEALY in the Arctic or to in the care of an aircrew contracted by Dis- being planned for the POLAR STAR’s up- to Antarctica. the POLAR STAR near Antarctica, the U.S. covery Health for transport to Anchorage. coming maintenance period. The incinerator Upon arrival, the POLAR STAR broke Coast Guard is left without a self-rescue "This is the second case in two days that will need to be fully functional before next nearly 17 miles of ice, six to ten feet thick, capability. the crew aboard Cutter JOHN MIDGETT year’s mission. in order to open a channel through McMurdo By contrast, Russia currently operates and the helicopter crew with them respond- No injuries were reported, and the cause Sound. Once complete, the crew refueled at more than 40 icebreakers – several of which ed in the Bering Sea," said Lt. Cmdr. Orion of the fire is under investigation. McMurdo Station, the United States’ main are nuclear powered. Bloom, command center chief for Tuesday's “It’s always a serious matter whenever a logistics hub in Antarctica. The ship also Reserved for Operation Deep Freeze medevac. "Cutters with helicopters in the shipboard fire breaks out at sea, and it’s even provided a six-hour familiarization cruise in each year, the POLAR STAR spends the Bering Sea are essential due to the vast dis- more concerning when that ship is in one of McMurdo Sound to 156 randomly selected Southern Hemisphere summer breaking ice tances they travel to complete a mission." the most remote places on Earth,” said Vice station personnel. near Antarctica, and when the mission is On-scene conditions at the time of Adm. Linda Fagan, commander of the U.S. On Jan. 30, the POLAR STAR escorted complete, the POLAR STAR returns annu- the hoist included 6-foot seas and 12-mph Coast Guard’s Pacific Area. “The crew of the the container ship Ocean Giant through the ally to dry dock in order to complete critical winds. POLAR STAR did an outstanding job – their channel, enabling a 10-day offload of nearly maintenance and repairs in preparation for expert response and determination ensured 500 containers with 10 million pounds of the next Operation Deep Freeze mission. 28 February the safety of everyone aboard.” goods that will resupply McMurdo Station, Once out of dry dock, the ship returns to Fire breaks out on nation's only heavy Commissioned in 1976, the 43-year old Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station and Antarctica, and the cycle repeats. icebreaker 650 miles north of Antarctica ship is operating beyond its expected 30- other U.S. field camps. The Coast Guard has been the sole ALAMEDA, CA — The 150-member crew year service life. The POLAR STAR crew The Feb. 10 fire was not the first engineering provider of the nation’s polar icebreaking of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter POLAR recently completed Operation Deep Freeze, casualty faced by the POLAR STAR crew capability since 1965, and is seeking to STAR fought a fire at approximately 9 p.m. an annual joint military service mission in this deployment. While en-route to Ant- increase its icebreaking fleet with six new arctica, one of the ship’s electrical systems polar security cutters in order to ensure Olympic Medalists Grael and Bank to Battle began to smoke, causing damage to wiring continued national presence and access to in an electrical switchboard, and one of the the Polar Regions. Head-to-Head at 12 Metre Worlds ship’s two evaporators used to make drink- “While we focus our efforts on creating Continued from Page 6. most of the fleet will be berthed at Fort able water failed. The electrical switchboard a peaceful and collaborative environment Adams where visitors will be able to view was repaired by the crew, and the ship’s in the Arctic, we’re also responding to the represent 12 Metres built for America’s the yachts before and after racing. A large evaporator was repaired after parts were impacts of increased competition in this Cup competition, while the Vintage division on-water spectator fleet is expected, and received during a port call in Wellington, strategically important region,” said Adm. represents those built prior to the Cup’s 12 land-based spectators can catch the fleet New Zealand. Karl Schultz, commandant of the U.S. Coast Metre era and when 12 Metres held a place sailing to and from the race course at vantage The ship also experienced a leak from Guard. “Our continued presence will enable in Olympic history. points along the shores closest to Narra- the shaft that drives the ship’s propeller, us to reinforce positive opportunities and Grand Prix Division gansett Bay’s East Passage, including Fort which halted icebreaking operations to send mitigate negative consequences today and US-42 America II, New York Harbor Adams, Beavertail Light and Castle Hill. scuba divers into the water to repair the seal tomorrow.” Sailing Foundation, New York, NY. US-46 The 12 Metre World Championship is around the shaft. A hyperbaric chamber on After leaving Antarctica, the POLAR America II, New York Harbor Sailing Foun- sponsored by Helly Hansen Newport, while loan from the U.S. Navy aboard the ship STAR crew arrived in New Zealand for a dation, New York, NY. KZ-7 Kiwi Magic, Official Logistics Provider is Sevenstar allows Coast Guard divers to make external port call, and they are presently en route to Johan Blach Petersen, Arhus, Denmark. Yacht Transport. emergency repairs and inspections of the their homeport of Seattle. KA-12 Kookaburra II, Patrizio Bertelli, For more information visit https://12m- ship’s hull at sea. Porto Santo Stefano, Italy. KA-15 Kooka- rworlds.com/ or contact Peter Gerard at The POLAR STAR also experienced burra III, Maurizio Vecchiola, Morrovalle [email protected]. ship-wide power outages while breaking Macerata, Italy. KZ-5 Legacy (nee Laura), Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Jesper Bank, Denmark. KZ-3 New Zealand, Instagram. #12mRWorldChampionship, Gunther Buerman, Highland Beach, Fla./ @12mRWorldChampionship Newport, RI. The International 12 Metre Class’ 2019 Modern Division World Championship will be held in New- KA-5 Australia, , NSW, Aus- port, Rhode Island (USA) from July 8-13 tralia. KA-10 Challenge XII, LeFort, and hosted by the Ida Lewis Yacht Club and Jamestown, RI. US-26 Courageous, Ralph the 12 Metre Yacht Club. It will be the larg- Isham/Steve Glascock/Alexander Auer- est-ever gathering of 12 Metre yachts in the sperg/Ward Marsh/Arthur Santry, New- United States with at least two dozen boats port, RI. US-33 Defender, US Merchant from seven countries expected. Internation- Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY. US-30 al teams comprised of elite sailors, includ- Freedom, Charles Robertson, Guilford, ing America’s Cup veterans and Olympic CT. US-22 Intrepid, Jack Curtin, Toronto, medalists, will represent such countries as Ontario/New York, NY. K-18 Lionheart, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Harry Graves, Grand Isle, VT. K-22 Victory Norway and the United States. 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MSS-137A_wooden_boat_4x5.indd 1 6/21/16 10:49 AM Page 22. MAINE COASTAL NEWS April 2019 U. S. Coast Guard News 1 March Between June 3, 2017 and June 30, of operating illegally, can contact the Coast Catawaba Island Fire, Put-in-Bay Fire Coast Guard issues largest fine for oper- 2018, ALLORA and FUN were stopped Guard Marine Safety Unit at 630- and Southshore Towing also responded with ating illegal passenger vessel service to multiple times by members of Coast Guard 986-2155 or email at MSUChicago@uscg. airboats, while ODNR, North Central EMS Chicago mariner Station Calumet Harbor and Illinois Depart- mil. and Danbury EMS assisted in the search and CHICAGO — Representatives from Coast ment of Natural Resources, and were found rescue efforts. Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago an- to be operating a commercial passenger 9 March Coast Guard Station Marblehead ar- nounced that the owner of two recreational vessel service without the required docu- 46 rescued from ice floe in rived on scene at approximately 8:50 AM. pleasure boats has been fined $80,000 for mentation and safety equipment. In total, western Lake Erie and there were no persons in the water. operating as an illegal passenger vessel the ALLORA was boarded or witnessed — The U.S. Coast Guard Those who had fallen in or intentionally business on Lake Michigan for at least the underway with passengers 10 times on 10 and local agencies rescued 46 ice fishermen entered the water to try to swim to land were past two years. different days. from an ice floe that broke free near Catawa- all back on the ice or land. Robert Glick of Chicago, owner of During the investigation, evidence col- ba Island, Saturday. Approximately 100 people were able to the 35-foot boats ALLORA and FUN, was lected by Coast Guard Investigative Service An additional estimated 100 people walk to shore via portions of ice that were charged with violating three separate federal confirmed that Glick knowingly advertised were able to self-rescue themselves from the still unbroken; however, as the temperature regulations for each boat while operating a the two boats for commercial service, and ice floe either by swimming or walking on continued to rise, the ice broke into multiple business that involved transporting paying that he continued operating a commercial ice-bridges that were still connected to the separate ice floes. The remaining fishermen passengers. vessel business after repeatedly being told to floe initially. were rescued by the airboat crews and heli- The fine represents the largest civil pen- cease operations, including after a passenger At 8:13 AM, Coast Guard Station Mar- copter crews. alty ever handed down by the Coast Guard was injured on the ALLORA on June 16, blehead received notification from an Ohio By approximately 11:15 AM, all per- to a recreational boat owner for operating 2018. Department of Natural Resources represen- sons who had been stranded on the ice were as an illegal commercial passenger vessel Civil penalties include: $44,000 for tative that there were approximately 100 rescued. business. The original recommended fine operating without certificates of inspection, people stranded on an ice floe and that there As temperatures begin to rise, the Coast was $214,000. $22,000 for operating without having crew were an additional 30 to 40 people in the wa- Guard strongly urges people not to go out In April 2016, after receiving informa- members chemical tested, and $14,000 for ter. Coast Guard District 9 Command Cen- onto ice. Ice may look safe but it is difficult tion that Glick was operating an illegal char- failure to have stability letters issued before ter launched two 20-foot Special Purpose to determine the thickness visually and the ter business, the Coast Guard notified him his boats were placed in service. Craft–airboats from Station Marblehead, increase in warm weather will continue to that he was suspected of carrying passengers Operators who take on more than six two MH-65 Dolphin helicopters from Air melt and weaken the ice. for hire, and provided information to help paying passengers are considered to be a Station Detroit, and two MH-60 Jayhawk him come in compliance with regulations. commercial passenger business and are re- helicopters from Air Station Traverse City The Coast Guard also warned him that fail- quired to carry a Coast Guard Certificate of to respond for a mass rescue. ure to comply with federal regulations could Inspection and a mariner's license. If caught, lead to civil penalties. the operator could be subject to criminal or civil liability. Cape Charles Yacht Center "Regulations are in place to help ensure for more information or to offer feedback on the safety of passengers," said Cmdr. 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For More Information contact: The library at: PO Box 710, Winterport, ME 04496 207-223-8846 [email protected] April 2019 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 23. U. S. Navy News CO’s final message was, “We’ll fight them the right distance, it exploded. who had served on the Enterprise. Continued from Page 9. both, they’ll sink us and that’ll be that. Good- “This is one of the greatest secrets that The name Enterprise will live on as the 28) was rushed from Groton, Connecticut, bye.” the U.S. Navy had during World War II. This third of the Ford Class, CVN and set up a rescue effort with a McCann The ships later suffered structural dam- set the stage for U.S. anti-aircraft efforts 80, which is scheduled to be operational by Submarine Rescue Chamber, a bell-shaped age due to rough seas and were repaired. from then on, as surface ships became able 2027. It will be the ninth U.S. Navy ship to chamber that was lowered to the submarine They went on to take torpedo damage to largely defend themselves in a way that bear the name Enterprise. and attached. The first ride brought up sev- and need repairs. When they were sent on they were incapable of before,” Harrison en Sailors, the second and third brought up missions in seas near France, they took on said. Navy Chooses Key West for Commis- nine, but on the fourth run, the line partially bomb after bomb from air raids, continually The Enterprise was damaged a few sioning Future USS Billings parted and the chamber sank back down. needing repairs. In February 1942, they were more times before March 1945, when she From Commander, Naval Surface Force, The crew of the Falcon then hand-over-hand called back to Germany, where they could be was damaged again by friendly fire. In May U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs pulled this chamber back to the surface and better protected. This was Operation Cerbe- 1945, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, she SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Secretary of the rescued the final eight survivors, including rus, also known as the “Channel Dash,” and was hit with two kamikazes and was taken Navy Richard Spencer has approved Key the commanding officer (CO). despite numerous attacks from aircrafts and out of service two months before the end West, Florida as the site for the commission- The concern then became that one of ships, the British and their Allies caused no of the war. She earned 20 battle stars, more ing of the future USS Billings (LCS 15). The the U.S. Navy’s newest submarines was further damage to these passing ships. “Not than any other battleship. The success of this event will take place in August 2019. The sunk just off the coast of New Hampshire, their best day,” Harrison said of the Allied ship left a lasting legacy, even today. First, specific date has yet to be announced. and the Navy launched a salvage effort. The forces. her namesake lives on in Starship Enterprise The future USS Billings is the 17th litto- first effort involved attaching pontoons to Once the Schamhorst and Gneisenhau from the Star Trek movie franchise. When ral combat ship (LCS) to be delivered to the the submarine and bringing her to the sur- made it out of British danger, they promptly NASA created their first space shuttle, Star Navy and the eighth of the Freedom variant face, but once on the surface, the pontoons ran into mines. Both damaged, they needed Trek fans created a campaign that it be to join the fleet. The Navy accepted delivery detached and she sank again. It took 628 to be repaired yet again. A cautionary tale named after the Enterprise and so it was. of the future USS Billings (LCS 15) during a dives to get her back to dry dock. She was emerged from the attempted repair of the Jack C. Taylor, founder of the Enterprise car recommissioned in 1940 as USS Sailfish (SS Gneisenhau: do not go into dry dock with rental company, was a World War II veteran Continued on Page 24. 192), and the CO later made it a punishable the magazines loaded. A bomb went off offense to use the name Squalus, although in one of the magazines and finally ended the nickname for the ship among the fleet Gneisenhau’s career. Both of these ships was “Squailfish.” spent more time damaged than not during “Arguably, it is one of the most suc- the course of their careers. The Schamhorst cessful rescues of submariners from a sunk was then sent to Norway alone and was again submarine, and one of the reasons we keep damaged by the rough seas and repaired. MOTORSPORTS the submarine-rescue research efforts going. Here she entered her final action, the Battle It is one of the international standards that of North Cape. She fought a battleship, a we have, not only with our Allies, but also heavy cruiser, three light and nine KYMCO our enemies; everyone agreed on how you destroyers in a blizzard over three engage- would get submariners out of a submarine ments. The first engagement knocked out her World's #1 Scooter that sank,” Harrison said. radar; she survived the second engagement, starting at $1499 In addition to U.S. Navy ships, Harrison but did not survive the third. Out of a crew also discussed German navy ships like the of 1,968 Sailors, only 36 were picked up by Schamhorst and Gneisenhau. For these two the enemy. battlecruisers, the primary mission was for Also during World War II, the U.S. Na- HJC Woody's ZOX them to act as commerce raiders, not to fight vy’s USS Enterprise (CV 6) was attacked in other battleships. 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Continued from Page 23 "She truly is an amazing ship and an amazing addition to the fleet, but as impres- ceremony Feb. 1 at the Fincantieri Marinette sive as she is, she would be nothing without Marine (FMM), shipyard, Marinette, Wis- the Sailors you see lining her deck this morn- consin. Delivery marks the official transfer ing," said Cmdr. Drew Borovies, Tulsa's of the ship from the shipbuilder, part of a commanding officer. "And as much as they Lockheed Martin-led team, to the Navy. It is have already accomplished, they know their the final milestone prior to commissioning. true greatness lies ahead as Tulsa enters the LCS is a highly maneuverable, lethal fleet and stands ready to answer her nation's and adaptable ship designed to support call. They are the finest Sailors our Navy has focused mine countermeasures, anti-subma- to offer. They are tough, able and ready to rine warfare and surface warfare missions. take our nation's newest warship to sea." The Freedom-variant LCS integrates new Indeed, in little more than three years, technology and capability to affordably sup- the ship has progressed from its keel laying port current and future mission capability in Mobile, Alabama, to its commissioning. from deep water to the littorals. Kathy Taylor, ship's sponsor and former The LCS class consists of two vari- Tulsa mayor, was present for both events ants, the Freedom variant and the Indepen- and many in between. dence variant, designed and built by two Current Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum industry teams. The Lockheed Martin-led emphasized the bond between the people of team builds the odd-numbered hulls. The Tulsa and the Sailors who serve aboard the WASHINGTON (Feb. 12, 2019) A file photo taken April 18, 1942 of the aircraft carrier USS Independence variant team is led by Austal Navy's newest ship. Hornet (CV 8) launching U.S. Army Air Forces B-25B bombers at the start of the Doolittle USA, Mobile, Alabama, (for LCS 6 and the "Wherever you are in the world, what- Raid, the first U.S. air raid on the Japanese home islands. (U.S. Navy photo/Released) subsequent even-numbered hulls). ever day it might be or whatever hour in that day, we hope you know that there are and mine hunting capabilities, the littoral to look to and draw inspiration from the Navy Returns to Flying Union Jack hundreds of thousands of your fellow Tul- combat ships provide a major contribution, fighting spirit of ships and crews like USS From Chief of Naval Operations Public sans who are thinking of you, and who are as well as a more diverse set of options to Hornet (CV 8), Vice Chief of Naval Opera- Affairs honored to be associated with you and are commanders, across the spectrum of opera- tions Adm. Bill Moran added. "Although her WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy on Feb. so proud of you," said Bynum. tions. service was short-lived, it was meteoric. 21 released a NAVADMIN 039/19 directing The crew visited the city little more "In the dark days following the Japa- the display of the union jack instead of the than a year ago to learn more about it and Final Resting Place of USS Hornet CV-8 nese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, she and first Navy jack aboard Navy ships and craft. its people. Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford Located in South Pacific the Doolittle Raiders were the first Ameri- U.S. Navy ships and craft will return to recounted some of the characteristics of the By Courtesy of Paul Allen/Vulcan Inc. & cans to punch back at Japan, giving hope to flying the union jack effective June 4, 2019. city and its people beginning at the city's R/V Petrel, the nation and the world when things looked The date for reintroduction of the union jack founding as the destination of a forced mi- SEATTLE, WA (NNS) -- Wreckage of the bleakest," Moran said. "She was there when commemorates the greatest naval battle in gration of Native American people, through World War II aircraft carrier USS Hornet the American Navy turned the tide in the history: the Battle of Midway, which began booming growth and cultural turmoil and rests on the floor of the South Pacific Ocean Pacific at the Battle of Midway, and she was June 4, 1942. into a city renowned for its diversity and around the Solomon Islands, 5,400 meters there when America started the long drive “Make no mistake: we have entered a beauty. (nearly 17,500 feet) below the surface as to Tokyo in the Solomon Islands. Mortally new era of competition. We must recommit "When you arrive at any port of our discovered last month by the expedition wounded during the vicious campaign at to the core attributes that made us successful nation or any port around the globe, you will crew of Paul G. Allen’s Research Vessel Guadalcanal and abandoned after all at- at Midway: integrity, accountability, initia- bear all of our names and all of our history," (R/V) Petrel. tempts to save her failed, she was finally sent tive and toughness,” said Chief of Naval said Lankford. "You are capable of operating Hornet was best known for its part in the below by the Japanese destroyers Akigumo Operations Adm. John Richardson. “For in all environments. Your mission is to pro- fateful Doolittle Raid that was launched in and Makigumo. more than 240 years, the union jack, flying tect our seas and deter aggression, but when April of 1942, which was the first airborne "As America's Navy once again takes to proudly from jackstaffs aboard U.S. Navy deterrence fails, we also know you are fully attack of Japanese homeland targets includ- the sea in an uncertain world, Hornet's dis- warships, has symbolized these strengths.” capable of restoring the peace. Your actions, ing Tokyo. Led by U.S. Army Lt. Col. James covery offers the American Sailor a timeless The union jack is a flag consisting of your words, your faith, your discipline and Doolittle, all of the 16 B-25 planes that were reminder of what courage, grit and com- 50 white stars, representing each of the 50 your power will reveal to a curious world launched from Hornet were unable to land mitment truly look like," Moran continued. states, on a blue background. A version of just who we are as Americans. You are our at their designated airstrip in China, but the "We'd be wise as a nation to take a long, hard this jack first flew in 1777 and was updated ambassadors for freedom and you bear the raid provided a boost to American morale, look. I'd also like to thank the crew of Petrel as new states joined the union. name Tulsa and the United States of Amer- and put Japan on alert about our covert air for their dedication in finding and honoring “The union jack is deeply connected to ica." capabilities. her sacrifice." our heritage and our rise as a global nation Tulsa will join the fleet at a time of In June, Hornet was one of three Amer- The discovery of Hornet was made with a global Navy,” said Richardson. “The expansion of capability as well as increased ican carriers that surprised and sunk four during R/V Petrel’s first mission of 2019 Navy is a symbol that projects American val- demand on the Navy forces. Japanese carriers at Midway, turning the tide after relocating from the Philippine Sea to ues to the world. Just as the Navy embodies Assistant Secretary of the Navy James of war in the Pacific. the Solomon Islands to spend winter months the values and principles that we hold dear, Guertz noted Tulsa is the fifth ship the Navy The ship was sunk during the excep- in this arena. Operating out of Guadalcanal, our very appearance in port and at anchor has commissioned in the past 50 days and tionally vicious Battle of Santa Cruz Island the area is rich in history and prominence in communicates important messages.” one of 13 ships slated to be commissioned that started Oct. 25, 1942. Hornet proved terms of naval engagements. The Navy will re-establish the custom this year – up from eight a year ago – as an especially determined ship over the next “We had Hornet on our list of WWII in which the commissioned ship in active part of broader efforts to ensure the nation's 24 hours. Enduring a relentless, coordinated warships that we wanted to locate because status having the longest total period in maritime freedom. attack by Japanese dive-bombers and torpe- of its place in history as an aircraft carrier active status, other than USS Constitution, "Having the right mix of ships with do planes, her crew was ultimately forced to that saw many pivotal moments in naval will display the first Navy jack until the ship the right number of ships, to include Tulsa, abandon the ship due to damage and result- battles,” said Robert Kraft, director of is decommissioned or transferred to inactive makes us ready to execute prompt and sus- ing fires. She then defied American efforts to subsea operations for Vulcan. “Paul Allen status. As of June 4, 2019, the only warship tained combat operations at sea to fight and scuttle her with 16 torpedoes and 369 rounds was particularly interested in historically authorized to fly the first Navy jack is USS win against any adversary," said Adm. John of 5-inch shells. When Japanese forces ap- significant and capital ships, so this mission Blue Ridge (LCC 19). C. Aquilino, commander of U.S. Pacific proached shortly thereafter and fired four and discovery honor his legacy.” This policy change does not affect the Fleet. "Let there be no doubt, that is what torpedoes from two Japanese destroyers The 10-person expedition team on the wearing of the first Navy jack patch as an Tulsa is ready to do." late in the evening of Oct. 26, Hornet finally 250-foot R/V Petrel was able to locate Hor- optional uniform component on TYPE II/ After the ceremony, the ship will transit succumbed and slipped beneath the surface. net’s position by piecing together data from III Navy Working Uniforms. to San Diego to join Littoral Combat Ship She lost 111 Sailors from her crew of nearly national and naval archives that included Squadron 1 and eight other littoral combat 2,200. official deck logs and action reports from USS Tulsa Commissioned as Navy's ships currently homeported at Naval Base "With the loss of Hornet and serious other ships engaged in the battle. Positions Newest Surface Combatant San Diego. damage to Enterprise, the Battle of Santa and sightings from nine other U.S. warships By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Tulsa is the 15th littoral combat ship and Cruz was a Japanese victory, but at an ex- in the area were plotted on a chart to generate Class Woody Paschall, Littoral Combat the eighth of the Independence variant. tremely high cost,” said retired Rear Admi- the starting point for the search grid. Ship Squadron 1 Public Affairs Littoral combat ships are high speed, ral Samuel Cox, director of Naval History In the case of Hornet, she was discov- SAN FRANCISCO (NNS) -- The littoral agile, shallow draft, mission-focused sur- and Heritage Command. “About half the ered on the first dive mission of Petrel’s combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) was face combatants designed for operations in Japanese aircraft engaged were shot down autonomous underwater vehicle, and con- commissioned as the Navy's newest surface the littoral environment, yet fully capable of by greatly improved U.S. Navy anti-aircraft firmed by video footage from the remotely combatant in a ceremony in San Francisco open ocean operations. As part of the surface defenses. As a result, the Japanese carriers operated vehicle, both pieces of equipment Feb. 16. fleet, littoral combat ships have the ability did not engage again in battle for almost rated to dive down to 6,000 meters. The Independence-variant LCS is the to counter and outpace evolving threats in- another two years." Navy's second ship to be named for the city dependently or within a network of surface "Naval aviation came of age in World of Tulsa, Oklahoma. combatants. Paired with advanced sonar War II and American Sailors today continue April 2019 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 25. MARITIME NEWS FROM THE PAST - Maine Industry Journal - 1882

10 November Work on the granite for the State and large orders for shipment to Massachusetts The work on the Goss Iron Works at Page 8. Navy Department Building at Washington, and other New England States. The port is Bath is fairly underway. During last week EASTERN INDUSTRIES. DC, has been commenced at Vinalhaven. more lively than is usual at this time of the Superintendent Reynolds has been actively The first cargo of cut stone for the new * * * * * year. The fleet numbers about 80 sail. There pushing work on Rice’s wharf, a crew of six- Board of Trade building at Chicago, was The Brewer Brick Company, have is some foreign business. ty-five men being engaged in preparing the shipped from Vinalhaven to Portland last made about 4,000,000 of brick this season, * * * * * foundations by removing the cross timbers, week. It will be forwarded to its destination 1,700,000 of which have been carried to Last week Mr. C. J. Hall shipped from driving spikes, excavating, etc. The building via the Grand Trunk railway. West Great Works to be used in the building the Belfast foundry another of his sawmills, formerly used as a drying house is being * * * * * of the new fibre mill. this one going to Oliver Bowen, of Knox. transformed late a temporary office, where A large block of granite weighing about * * * * * These mills are popular in the South, and clerk Thomas Nutter who takes Mr. Edward 30 tons, requiring 14 pairs of horses and Ship CHARLES E. MOODY was have only to be seen to be appreciated. Mr. Kimball’s place will hold forth. Tuesday, three pairs of oxen for its transportation, was launched at Bath last week at high water Hall’s granite business in that city is largely Dockendorf struck water on the south side of hauled in Wednesday from the quarry to the in the presence of a large crowd at Goss & increasing. A permanent shed eight feet long the wharf at a depth of forty-five feet. Also works of the Hallowell Granite Company. Sawyer’s yard. She measures 2,003 tons has been erected, and a large crew will be on Tuesday a large raft of spiles and building * * * * * gross and is a fine vessel. worked all winter. material was received from Varney’s mills. The Times says: Goss, Sawyer & * * * * * * * * * * The men in excavating the buried timbers of Packard of Bath, are raising the frames for A clam-canning factory is in full blast at Frank W. Limeburner, of Belfast, has the wharf, which were laid we understand a four-masted schooner for J. H. Manchester Pine Point near Saco. It is owned by Portland invented a snatch cleat to be used on vessels, seventy-five years ago, found them to be and others of New York, of the following parties and a large number of hands — girls and for which he has applied for a patent. as sound as if placed there last week. The dimensions: Length of keel one hundred and men — are employed in this industry. It is more especially adapted for the boom timbers are removed to make place of spiles and eighty-five feet, beam thirty-eight * * * * * tackle fall. Under the old arrangement the which will furnish a much more desirable feet, depth seventeen feet and six inches. Captain D. Brewer has at his yard fall comes along the boom, passes over a foundation. The site presents a very lively Tonnage about twelve hundred, and is to be Knightville, near the Portland Smelting and snatch and belays to a cleat some distance and business-like appearance. The men are commanded by Captain Cheney. Reduction Works, a new vessel, which he away. Limeburner’s invention is a snatch paid from $2 to $3 a day and are doing good will complete during the winter. She will and cleat combined. It is of metal and lets work. 17 November be one of about 650 tons capacity, and is into the boom. One end is used for the snatch Page 5. intended for the West Indies trade. Captain over which the rope passes, and fastens to FISH AND GAME. EASTERN INDUSTRIES. Harding Tucker will command her. a belaying pin running through the cleat. A The Sullivan Bulletin says: Fish, which There was shipped last week from Cam- * * * * * ring is also attached to one end in which to has always been considered a necessary part den 1,305 casks of lime, 950 casks going to The sawmills on the Penobscot are in hook the boom tackle block when not in use. of the wholesome diet of working men, is Boston, the remainder to Portland. active operation, and running on full time. Shipmasters here say it is a good thing and likely to be considered a luxury. Fish is * * * * * The planing mills are also very busy, swing it is being put on all of our new vessels. Continued on Page 26. * * * * * Boat Yard News Continued from Page 14. still upside down. They have removed the moulds and are cleaning her up so they can Boatbuilder Willis Beal – 10 inches; Beam: 17 feet – 6 inches; Draft: begin putting in the interior structure. 4 feet – 10 inches; Displacement, ½ load: Just in behind her is an 8-meter, which 60,000 lb.; Power: Twin Volvo IPS 1350 pod they are close on finishing. She has been drives. modified, by splitting the boat in half and widening it two feet at the transom. A new Rockport Marine keel has been designed for her also and it has Rockport, Maine trim tab with wings, six feet tip to tip. They A 44-foot lobster yacht PERSEVER- just have to pour the lead keel, put down a ANCE, built by Norman Hodgdon of Booth- teak deck and then some painting. When bay, is being totally rebuilt. They have put done she will head to Lake Ontario to do in a new keel, forefoot portion of the stem, some racing. a lot of frame ends and floor timbers, engine They are also close on a 28 footer that beds, and then gutted the interior. They are Brion designed for a San Francisco custom- now installing, a whole new interior. They er. She needs some paint and varnish and have also installed new Cummins diesel she will be going over for the summer. They engines and new systems. She is scheduled hope she stays here for the Eggemoggin to go over this summer. Reach Regatta the beginning of August, but Outside they have a Concordia, which the owner may want her before that. was being lifted back on her keel after they Then there is another racing sailboat in replaced her ballast bolts. They also replaced the shop that had some modifications and her forefoot, and some floor timbers. repairs made. These included repairing the A bow quarter view of the model being built by Willis Beal of Beals Island. They are getting ready to build a new deck around the stanchions, fairing, adding Continued from Page 5. and put the sheer on it. They have raised it 21 foot outboard boat, designed by Rockport a nose piece for a retractable bowsprit and up 15" above what Travis' RP 40-footer is. Marine, for a customer from Texas. They then paint. She will be ready for the upcom- and bought a variable speed drill I thought It looks good so far.” have another 43 foot boat on their design ing sailing series in Casco Bay. might be handy for him, he wouldn't use it Willis has the hull of the model done and table that they are hoping the prospective and gave it back to me, saying “I don't need was working on the deck, putting in the cor- buyer will pull the trigger on this spring that.” He was a good man, a good friend. He ner knees for the rounded coamings. Then he also. She will be a twin engine inboard cabin Lobster Boat built a boat for my father in 1954, a lot like will put down the deck and he said, “I cheat cruiser with all the bells and whistles. the MARIA, only the MARIA was thinner a little bit on that. I don't put separate guards The sardine carrier WILLIAM UN- on the water and didn't flare up so much on on it, I make the deck go right out over, make DERWOOD, which has been getting re- Racing the bow, above the name. They thought she'd the guards right into it. It is a lot easier and stored at the yard for several years is nearing Continued from Page 14. go faster, being thinner. His boat was 34½ stronger and they won’t break easily.” completion and the plan is that she will be feet, and it was a nice boat. It went well with Once the deck is done he will put the going overboard this summer. They are to-be, Steve Johnson, responded that the the power it had in it, good sea boat. Father spray hood on, engine box in, hook up the finishing out the interior and other joiner rumors were true and that it would be held sold that boat when it was seven years old. It rudder and steering system, put on the pro- work and finishing up the systems. It will in the club building right next door at 3:30, went to Stonington, to Alvin Jones who was peller, and then the davit and snatch block be a memorable day when she goes over. “be there or be square.” A little after 3:30 haking at the time, he and another fellow. He will go on. He said this will take a little while, Diana Teague and Steve Johnson took their said it was a nice boat and really liked it.” but he added, “I hope to get it done pretty Brion Rieff Boatbuilder vows to a packed house with Amy Tierney Willis started on this model late in the soon. I want to get to work on my trap gear. Brooklin, Maine officiating. Brian’s second question was fall while he was still lobstering. He would I'm not hustling. I work along steady but I Out in a heated building behind the since Galen Alley, who had passed away in come in and do a little here and there when want to enjoy what I am doing. If I have to main shop they are putting the interior an automobile accident in January had done time permitted. He said, “I did not get to hurry on something, I don't enjoy it. This is structure in an Alerion 26, hull #4. The hull so much for lobster boat racing over the 10 timbering it until after Christmas. I have a hobby and I want to do it that way. is still upside down and the will put as much years that he raced, was there something been doing other things. I have been up to Over the last couple of winters the of the interior they can while she is in this we could do to dedicate the season to him? Peter Taylor's shop a few times, helping him backlog for lobster boats to be built has position. As Brion Rieff said, “You don't It is known that the Moosabec races will do with the 50 footer. Last I was up there, they dwindled, but that is not the case for Willis. have to sweep the bilge or fix dents from something and others may do something had it all together and they were glassing He presently has six on order and others tool and clamps falling in the bilge.” as well. MLBRA decided to dedicate this the bulkheads in. When they get that ready wanting to place an order. With the quality In the main shop they have a 34-foot year’s poster to Galen. they are going to haul it outdoors and put of the work Willis does, he will stay as busy daysailer under construction, which is With this the meeting was adjourned. the engine in it. They want me to come up as he wants to. Page 26. MAINE COASTAL NEWS April 2019 MARITIME NEWS FROM THE PAST - Maine Industrial Journal - 1882 scarce, and held at a high price; but it will The NESTORIAN sailed from Glasgow on * * * * * * * * * * be of advantage to those who have year Thursday and the NOVA SCOTIAN, of the Five schooners have landed 7,100 bar- There is a lively deal trade in St John, after year sent their vessels to “the Banks” same line, on Saturday of last week, both rels of mackerel at Deer Isle. Schooner E. New Brunswick, and some of the overload without receiving very little returns for their bound for Portland. They will be followed by K. DRESSER heads the list with 2,000 bbls; comes to Bangor. Several cargoes of deals investments. We hear that a vessel is to be the CASPIAN and AUSTRIAN. Steamship she stocked $13,000 and shared $350. and spool timber have lately been shipped built in Lamoine during the next season to be BROOKLYN, of the Dominion Line, ar- * * * * * from this port to the . The engaged in the Newfoundland Bank fishing. rived at Portland from Liverpool on Friday, The Boston Fish Exchange, a recently St. John dealers are pretty nearly out of with twenty cabin and eighty steerage pas- organized association composed of thir- spruce, and are buying Aroostook logs. One Page 6. sengers, and a general cargo for Portland and ty-six prominent firms who sought to control lot of spruce cut on American soil sold at The statement that the Kennebec & the West. The cargo for Portland included the fish trade of New England, has dissolved $9.70 per M. in St. John last week. Great Boston Steamboat Company has in contem- 1,500 boxes tin plates to order; 14 packages owing to the opposition it has met and the preparations are making for the winter cut plation the building of an 800 ton propeller to earthen ware to True, Douglass & Company; refusal of the fishermen to sell to members in Maine and the Provinces. be placed on the route between the Kennebec 11 cases straw good to J. E. Prindle; 9 crates of the “ring” upon any terms. * * * * * and Boston is incorrect. The company is earthen ware to C. E. Jose & Company; and * * * * * The first building of the Goss Iron however considering the project of building 3,203 bars of iron to J. H. Allen & Company. W. H. Rogers, Esq., Fishery Inspector of Works at Bath is nearly ready for occupan- another sidewheel boat. This was the first ocean steamer to arrive this Nova Scotia, has received application from cy. It is the office, and has been remodeled * * * * * season; the next will be the TORONTO, due the United States Albumen Manufacturing from the old dry house of the Rice Steam Those who run boats from Harrison do on Tuesday of the present week. Company, of Massachusetts, which wishes Mill. In the east half of the building is the not seem to think that their business will to obtain 40,000 barrels a year of the spawn tool shop or rather a place for the present be seriously damaged by the railroad to Page 6. of various kinds of fish. It is understood that temporary storage of tools. The remainder Bridgton. It is thought that all of the freight EASTERN INDUSTRIES. the quantity can be furnished by the fisher- of the building is divided into an office and to Harrison, Waterford, North Bridgton The steamship SARMATIAN brought man of Nova Scotia at the price offered. a drafting room. The management of the and Sweden will continue to be carried on out 300 pieces of machinery for the Halifax * * * * * Goss Iron Works will have a habitation and the boats in the summer season. Jordan & cotton factory. The Dominion steamer LA CANA- a home. On the wharf a week’s progress is Kimball are intending to put on an additional * * * * * DIENNE has just returned to Quebec after very evident. The piles for the foundation boat next season. It is reported that J. & W. Driscoll and completing her summers work, the protec- are very nearly driven. The hand pile driver * * * * * others contemplate erecting a sardine facto- tion of the fisheries. The captain reports that will soon be taken from the wharf. Seven The Light House Board reply to the ry in Lubec. the fishery on the whole has been a favorable hundred logs have been ordered. The steam remonstrance of the Portland Board of Trade * * * * * one though on the Labrador coast it was donkey has been naturalized by the erection that the substitution of modern apparatus for A schooner of 256 tons was launched almost a complete failure. The total catch of of a house for the protection from the rain the “two lights” off Portland Harbor is in the from the yard of Isaac Carlton, at Columbia the salmon fishery will most likely show a and for better working. interest of economy and of progress, and no Falls, last week. decided improvement over that of either of harm can possibly accrue to commerce on * * * * * the past two years. 1 December account of the change. The present lights The Oakland Manufacturing Company, * * * * * Page 2. were established in 1855, the system being of Gardiner, will pay the Kennebec Steam- Several fishing schooners have returned The shipping of paving stones to New adopted in early days when the only distinc- boat Company about $1,500 for freight this to St. John, New Brunswick, from the Grand York and Western cities has within recent tions made were one and two lights. Now, season. Its manufacture are bed slats, broom Manan banks this week with fares of 150 years become a notable feature of the remark the Board, we have the fixed white handles, etc. barrels. The general catch is limited, but as granite business of Maine. Granite paving of several degrees of size and intensity; the * * * * * the fishermen obtain 60 cents per hundred is more and more coming into use for the flashing white of many degrees of length A fine barkentine of 445 tons was for salted fish from the smokers, or $4.50 thoroughfares of our great cities and the of flash and interval, ranging between five launched recently from the yard of A. M. per barrel, they realize that they have no demand is rapidly increasing. Within the seconds and three minutes; the fixed red, the Nash, at Harrington. She is owned by A. occasion to blaspheme. The industry of past few years this branch of the granite flashing red and the flashing giving first red M. Nash, Captain O. C. Cole, who will smoking fish is rapidly growing at St. John. trade has steadily augmented until it has and then white. command her, V. L. Coffin and others. The chief firms engaged are Stackhouse & now reached large proportions. The supe- * * * * * Hamm, Henry Littlehale, Frank Noble, E. riority of quarries and general accessibility 24 November The shook business in Canton has B. Colwell, George L. Abrams of the West to water communication has enable Maine Page 2. become quite extensive. H. G. Thayer has Side, and G. Young of Lower Cove. They firms to monopolize a large share of this The Dominion Department of Marine sent to market since the first of June, 8000 report doing a somewhat reduced but very business. The margin of profit is small, but and Fisheries has instructed Professor Ma- shooks, price received $1.25, making the re- profitable business this year. conducted on a large scale it becomes quite coun to proceed to the Maritime Provinces ceipts $10,000. The timber for these shooks remunerative; employment is given to large for the purpose of collecting marine algae, was cut in Canton. Page 8. crews of workmen, and a considerable fleet and rare birds and invertebrate, to be sent to * * * * * EASTERN INDUSTRIES. of vessels is steadily engaged transporting the International Fisheries Exhibition. There is a prospect of having three The Bay of Fundy Quarrying Compa- the granite to New York. The New York * * * * * vessels built at Columbia Falls next season. ny’s property was to be sold at Mary’s Point, and Maine Granite Paving Block Company, The Canadian journals think the pros- Isaac Carleton has a crew cutting a frame for Tuesday. organized about one year ago, has met with pects for shipbuilding in the Dominion bet- a schooner of 300 tons; J. H. Crandon has * * * * * great success and now supplies the Metrop- ter than in many years past. Wooden ships, some expectation of building next year, and The total value of exports from the olis with nearly all the granite paving used it is claimed, can be built as cheaply there as parties are preparing to build a schooner of port of Portland during last week was on its streets. Within the past season this anywhere else, and the proportionate profit 200 tons for Captain Obed Crowley. $18,406.04, including 14,000 feet of lumber. company had contracts to furnish 2,500,000 on wooden vessels, it is asserted, is larger * * * * * * * * * * paving stones in that city. Up to the present than on iron steamers. The experience of Among our local industries may be Knowlton Brothers, of Camden, have time 2,000,000 of this amount have been Norway, with almost an exclusive list of mentioned the manufacture of mast-hoops. contracted to build some new polishing furnished from Maine quarries. One half wooden vessels, where the gross earnings Messrs. Milton McIntyre & Son have for machines for the Collins Granite Company of this large quantity were furnished by the of the mercantile navy were twenty-five several years made all these hoops used by of Blue Hill. Mount Waldo Granite Works at Frankfort million dollars, is quoted by the Canadians the shipbuilders of Waldoboro, and they * * * * * and the remainder have been supplied by as showing what they may do. are now at work on hoops for six or seven About twenty-three tons of paper are quarries in Knox and Hancock counties. * * * * * three-masted schooners, requiring some two shipped weekly from the Brunswick paper Since March last about fifty cargoes have Captain J. W. Norcross, of Boston, the months’ labor. A three-master uses sixty-six mills to the New York Herald. This paper is been shipped by vessel to New York from newly elected Director in the Douglass Cop- mast hoops, forty-five topmast hoops and rolled on spindles (as they are called), each Frankfort alone. The growing importance of per Company, has been in Blue Hill during about thirty hanks, the last being the nautical of which weighs about 300 pounds. the granite paving stone business among the the past week, making an examination of the name for the rings confining the sails to the * * * * * industries of Maine is thus readily apparent. mine and the district. We understand he is stays. Native oak is used and the hoops sell Captain H. M. Bean, of Camden, highly pleased with the outlook. at a cent and a half per diametric inch. [Bath has contracted to build at his shipyard a Page 3. Times] three-masted schooner for the owners of the EASTERN MINING NOTES. Page 3. * * * * * ROBBIE L. FOSTER, recently lost. Work Captain Sewall, of East Small Point, RAILWAY AND STEAMSHIP NOTES. Mr. A. B. Morrill lectured on Monday will be commenced on the new vessel at Phippsburg, is about to open and work the One of the useful boats on eastern wa- evening before the Portland Society of Nat- once, and she will be got off about the first quartz quarry on Fuller Mountain. ters is the steamer LILLIE, at Milbridge. She ural History upon “A few microscopic and of March. * * * * * runs on the Narraguagus in connection with Marine Animals of Portland,” with illustra- * * * * * The Piscataquis Observer says Captain the Portland Line, and makes weekly tips to tions upon a screen, by Mr. Fuller, Curator Goss, Sawyer & Company launched John W. Bennett still keeps at work with a Harrington, taking freight, etc. Occasionally of the Museum. at Bath, Maine, the 15th inst., a four-mas- small crew at the Guilford silver mine. He she makes trips to Eastport or elsewhere ter steam schooner of 830 tons, named says he has taken out lately some of the best where business offers. Page 7. WALKER ARMINGTON. She is owned by ore that has ever been shown in Guilford or * * * * * FISH AND GAME. John Bird & Company, Walker Armington, any place about here. He feels very much en- The Allan Line steamer ACADIAN There were 728,936 pounds of lobsters Jesse Smith & Company, and R. L. Smith, couraged by his late discovery, and intends arrived in Portland last week with 1,029 packed this season at Shediac; last year the who will command her. She is designed for to keep at work during the winter months. tons of coal for the company's steamers. quantity was 514,428 pounds. coasting. Her engine is 250-horsepower. April 2019 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 27. MARITIME NEWS FROM THE PAST - Maine Industry Journal - 1882

RAILWAY AND STEAMSHIP NOTES. barrels apples, and 1,500 quarters fresh beef. to get a few fish, but they are too scarce and factories in the State, packing from twelve Steamer NEW BRUNSWICK made This Line launched another elegant ship last high priced to pay them to run much longer, to fourteen thousand acres of corn every her last trip for the season from Portland to week on the Clyde, named the OREON. She and they will soon close down for the winter. year. This goes to show that sweet corn is Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, the present week. is about 4,000 tons register, first-class in all The season has been a fairly prosperous one a profitable crop. During the past season at * * * * * appointments, and will arrive at Portland for the factories. Fryburg, Harrison, and other places where The new boiler for the steamer LEW- during the winter. * * * * * there have been frequent showers, corn has ISTON will be 16 feet wide, 17 feet long, * * * * * The Laconia Company has appealed paid the planters from forty to one hundred 21 feet high, and will weigh something over The stockholders of the Bangor and from the decision of the Fish Commissioners dollars per acre. One farmer in Norway 50 tons. With this large steam generator the Bar Harbor Steamboat Company held their ordering the construction by the company planted five acres which averaged him over speed of the LEWISTON will be consider- annual meeting at the office of Laughton & of fish passages in their dams on the Saco $90 per acre, the best one producing 3,366 ably increased. Clergue, Tuesday afternoon, and a dividend River. Among the grounds of appeal is one cans which brought him $109.40. * * * * * of thirteen percent was declared, being the that the burden imposed by these laws is * * * * * The steamer QUEEN CITY has now earnings for the past season. The stockhold- unconstitutional and void. SHIPBIULDING NOTES — William been laid up for the season on the Marine ers voted to increase the capital stock of the * * * * * Fisk has nearly completed a three-masted Railway. The FLORENCE will for the pres- company to $37,000, as the business of the Th St. John News says the work of schooner at Waldoboro. A fine schooner of ent make trips from this city to Bar Harbor company demanded a new boat. The stock preparing fishing implements for the Cana- over 400 tons was launched from the yard of on the same days the QUEEN CITY has been was formerly $30,000, and the additional dian exhibit at London is fast approaching Coombs & Day, at Camden, last week. She going. $7,000 in stock will soon be offered for completion. Patent fish traps warranted to is designed for the coasting and southern * * * * * subscription, though it is supposed it will take into camp anything from a half-pound trade. The builders will at once lay the keel The Allan Line steamers NESTORIAN be mostly taken by those who are already lobster to a sea serpent are being made by Mr. of a 500-ton schooner for Captain Thomas and NOVA SCOTIAN arrived at Portland stockholders. The officers for the coming Andrew Lameraux of Navy Island. Mr. Eli- French. E. Dyer, Milbridge, has commenced this week, the former from Glasgow and year are as follows: S. Laughton, MD, Presi- jah Ross is superintending the construction work on a schooner of 75 tons, to be off next the latter from Liverpool. It is probable that dent; F. D. Pullen, Secretary; S. M. Barbour, of a miniature fish weir, which is being knit May, for Captain Daniel Bunker and others, the Glasgow steamers sailing to Boston Treasurer; and S. Laughton, S. H. Barbour, by Mrs. Beatty of Sand Point. The meshes of of Milbridge. At Camden, H. M. Bean has will touch at Portland during the winter and F. D. Pullen, Edward M. Field, Noah Emery, the weir are only ¼ inch across. Mr. George contracted to build four large schooners next discharge freight. directors. Clark of Sandy Point is preparing gasperaux year; one of 575 tons for Captain C. H. P. * * * * * * * * * * and shad nets. In a few days the various arti- Rogers, of St. George; one of 550 tons for The International Line steamers have The new steamer building in New York cles named will be exhibited at the Custom Captain Ellis Bickmore, of St. George; one commenced their winter arrangement of two for the Portland Steam Packet Company will House, previous to being shipped to London. of 500 tons for Captain Kenniston, of Rock- trips per week, leaving Portland for Eastport be known as the TREMONT. Work is being land; and one of 600 tons for Captain Francis and St. John on Mondays and Thursdays. A pushed upon her and she will probably be Page 6. Hart, of St. George. The two first are to be large force of mechanics are now at work launched in January. The company expect EASTERN INDUSTRIES. off next February, and the other two next upon the CITY OF PORTLAND fitting her to have her ready in time for their heaviest The Journal says that the Hallowell summer. A schooner of 253 tons (carpenter’ up for the spring business. summer business. The Portland Argus says Wire Company received eighteen tons of measurement) was launched from the yard * * * * * an experienced steamboat man, who saw her wire from Boston on the last boat. of D. W. Dyer of Belfast, last week. The ves- The Maine Steamship Company’s on the ways a day or two since, describes * * * * * sel was intended for Captain S. G. Haskell, steamer ELEANORA, injured by running her model as a beauty of marine architecture The total value of exports from the port of Deer Isle, and the builder; but was sold on the rocks at Hell Gate, arrived at Port- and is confident that she will prove one of of Portland during last week was $52,974.30, to New York parties on the stocks. This is land last week and went into the dry dock the fastest as well as finest steamboats on including 514,514 feet of lumber. the first vessel built by Mr. Dyer in 25 years, for repairs. Her injuries are not so severe as the Eastern waters. Her length is 260 feet, * * * * * he having confined himself exclusively to reported. The FRANCONIA of the same ten feet longer than the new steamer STATE Eben Dow, of Portland, proposes to vessel repairing. McDonald & Brown, Bel- line, went into the dry dock on Thursday of OF MAINE. The TREMONT will measure pack dry fish under a new process, and a fast, have 35 men at work in their shipyard, last week, and had her bottom cleaned and about 1,700 tons, and she will have 100 company has been formed for that purpose. and are rushing work on their vessel. T. J. painted. staterooms. The saloon and general cabin * * * * * Southard & Son, Richmond, will build a brig * * * * * accommodations will be in keeping with so The amount of mackerel landed and of 500 tons this winter; the oak and hard pine Steamship TORONTO, of the Domin- fine a vessel. It is evident that the “old and inspected at Portland this year will vary but timber is already in their yard. B. W. & H. ion Line, arrived at Portland, from Liver- reliable” Portland Steam Packet Company little from that of last year, about 93,000 L. Morse, Bath, launched on Wednesday, the pool, on Monday of last week, and the DO- are determined to keep up with the times and barrels. four-masted schooner AUGUSTUS HUNT, MINION sailed on Thursday for the same afford the traveling public every accommo- * * * * * 208 feet long, 1,200.57 tons gross; owned by port, to be followed by the SARNIA, which dation as to comfort, speed, and, best of all, The Portland Packing Company, at the builders, Captain Reuben Baker (who sails the present week. The BROOKLYN, safety — for the new steamer is being built Wells, offer a liberal premium for the best will command her) and others. of the same Line, sailed from Portland to as strong as wood and iron can make her. acre of sweet corn during the packing season Liverpool on Tuesday week, with four cabin of 1883. There are some seventy canning passengers, thirty carloads of live stock, and Page 4. a miscellaneous cargo, among which were FISH AND GAME. 20,000 boxes of cheese and butter, 1,000 The Eastport Sardine factories continue

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