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BEALS ISLAND – There are a number of to change it much.” Maryland so they sailed down there. They one way or another, you could clear it, but if people, past and present, that have built or When Willis built STELLA ANN he had a wonderful trip. I told him, ‘You need you plank the top down you can’t move it. It are building model boats along the coast of went right by the design. Willis added, “Of to write a book of your different trips and the is all fastened. I have always planked from Maine. Some are simple, but others are ex- course, Benny Beal was here checking it history of camping out in the boat, cruising the bottom up. I usually scribe a plank that tremely intricate, especially if they involve while I was building it. When the owner around.” will come up around the turn of the bilge and “sticks and string,” like a full-rigged ship. came to take it home he had us over to Cliff’s When a real boat is set up the stem, keel then I go scribe a different plank to make the Some models come as kits, but others prefer for lunch. I took the boat over there and Ben- and transom are in place, stations are set up adjustment for what the bevel is taking off building from scratch, which means nothing ny was there. He said, ‘I have got to say, you along the keel for the shape of the hull and because you lose ground on your bevel.” but pieces of wood and a set of drawings. got it right. The only thing I’d change about then they run ribbands around the outside. When you look at the model from the Some of the boats that people may want to it is those exhausts. I know you think they The rabbet line is already cut into the stem bow the plank lines on each side line up build are not offered as a kit, especially if it were stainless and you painted them with an and keel and where possible there are pock- perfectly. Willis also leaves the planks long is of their own design. aluminum paint. I said, ‘I figured they were ets for the frames. You also have to drill a over the transom so if the model moves a There are probably a number of people galvanized and they got rusty afterwards.’ hole for the shaft. Then they start by putting bit the planks can still be fit perfectly. “You who have seen one of the five-foot lobster He said, ‘Yeah, close enough.’” the frames in on the inside of the ribbands. take a wooden boat that has been used,” said boat models that Alvin Beal of Beals Island Willis builds his models using a jig, Now, this is the only difference as Willis runs Willis, “she would be smooth when she is built. These were constructed just like he which is based on the first model he built the frames on the outside and when all the launched but lots of times in three or four built the full-sized ones in every detail. To- when he was a junior in high school. When frames are in place he starts planking. years you will see they are a little uneven. I day, they are well sought after as they have he built real boats he used the same basic Do you steam the frames in, to which thought maybe it was due to the swelling of become a collector’s item. design. He added, “I think this would be Willis said, “Oh yes. Steam them in a big the wood but I think it’s due to the twisting Several years ago, boatbuilder Willis close to the 33-footer I built myself back in electric frying pan, took it right off the cup- of the boat.” Beal of Beals Island decided to build model ‘69. Then I built the 38-footer, the first one board. Steaming is the easiest part about it. Next, comes the deck clamp, which lobster boats. When asked how many he has was SILVER DOLLAR and of course I just You just put a little bit of water in there and is beveled for the deck beams. Then the built, Willis said, “I believe this is number lengthened that 33-footer out, widened her get it real warm and then I try and see how sharp-risers or floor timbers, which will go five, other than the one I built when I was out a little.” limber they are. If I get one that is really lim- right up to the platform with a deck beam in high school. I have built two torpedoes, a The model now under construction is ber I put it back in the corner where there are on top of it go in next. They are fitted and replica of the STELLA ANN, and last year of SILVER DOLLAR, which was owned quicker bends and work ahead. I usually try screwed in place then the jig is removed. SPRUCE. I enjoy doing it. It is like every- by Merle Beal of Beals Island for almost 50 to put one in the center of each bay first and “Some of them didn’t bring their sharp risers thing else if you enjoy doing something it years before he sold her to Randy Durkee that kind of stiffens it up more for the others clear up to the floor,” said Willis. “They put isn’t a job. I have been fortunate in my 77 of Islesboro several years ago. “SILVER so that the battens don’t move as much.” the deck beams in and some would tack on years that I have been able to do pretty much DOLLAR was around most of the races,” “I plank from the bottom up,” explained the timbers. I could see in looking at the older what I like to do. I was telling someone I said Willis, “and Merle and Regina were Willis. “Most people plank from bottom boats that had played out that that hauling would change things somewhat because I known all over the place. He sailed her to down but I learned from Freddy Lenfesty it side, especially where it gets hit with the th think I am a little wiser than I was when I Maryland after the 4 of July races here was better to plank bottom up and if you have Continued on Page 23. started but as far as my life, I wouldn’t want one year. He had a daughter that lived in a timber that didn’t bend correctly, it pulled - C o n t e n t s Publisher's Note 4 Commercial Fishing News Vendee Glob Race 20 Calendar of Events 4 The "W" Words... 10 Maritime History Surviving the Pandemic 5 Directors Report, DELA 11 Industrial Journal - 1890 25 America's Cup News 6 ME DMR News 11 Classified Ads 29 U. S. Coast Guard News 7 Misc. Commercial Fishing News 12 U. S. Navy News 8 Boat Yard News 14 Page 2. MAINE COASTAL NEWS March 2021

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Website: www.mainescoast.com things that need to be done and prioritized as Most of the stories do not come out until to which ones should get done first. Looking they are finished as they do not want their over the list I got down to CINDY JEN and competitors to know that they are sailing a what I needed to do to get her ready for the wounded boat. What was surprising to me upcoming season. There is not much on that was that the first eight boats across the line list that is going to take a lot of time, just did so within 19 hours of each other. That the usual spring maintenance for a wooden means they sailed about 27,000 miles around boat. One needs to make sure it all gets done, the world and in the end were not more than because any issue can become critical and several hundred miles apart. Remember, by expensive if left undone. the time they reach the Bay of Biscay they Last year just before going to the Winter are worn out and so is the boat. You must sail Harbor lobster boat races I discovered that smart and just hope that you do not push too there was about 20 gallons of fuel missing. hard and break something vital. I smelled the bilge and it did not smell like I have also been interested in the Amer- gas, so where did it go? The next morning, ica’s Cup and it looked like American Magic I took another sniff and now it smelled like from the New York Yacht Club had a legiti- Follow us on Facebook: gas. Travis Otis was with me and he stuck mate chance to make it into the finals. They Find under - Jon Johansen his head in the lazarette and discovered that were sailing in the first round and things had there was a hole in the fuel tank. The tank not gone well until they took on the Italians. was resting up against an oak knee, and since Unfortunately, while they were in the lead, Maine Coastal News is published 12 times a year and is dedicated to covering the news oak has acid in it, it had eaten into the alumi- they had a disastrous gybe, which caused the along the entire coast of Maine, Kittery to Eastport. We cover general marine news, commercial num at the edge of the tank. Travis hooked boat to go over on beam ends and fill. Now, fishing, yachting (power and sail), boat yard and waterfront news and maritime history. Distribution of Maine Coastal News is from Eastport to Marblehead, MA and is free on up a temporary tank on deck and that got they called this a capsize and I am not sure the newsstand. It also can be obtained by subscription. A year subscription, 12 issues, is $20.00. me through the season. Looking back on it, what dictionary they were using, but that is A single copy is $2.00, which covers the postage. Foreign rates for subscriptions are $40.00 per I should have removed the tank and fixed it not the proper terminology. If you capsize year. then, but I figured the temporary tank would the boat turns over with the bottom up. If you TheMaine Coastal News office is located at 966 North Main Street, Winterport, Maine. get me through the rest of the season. This go over on beam ends then she is laid over on Comments or additional information write: Maine Coastal News, P.O. Box 710, Winterport, is not going to be a simple job and figured her side with the mast(s) in the water. Now, Maine 04496. at least get the tank out and down to C & C in the days of sail, to right the boat you cut Machine in Ellsworth to be repaired. the mast(s) away, but sometimes that did not CINDY JEN is stored outside with a work either and at that point you just hoped Publisher Jon B. Johansen tarp over an A-frame, which covers her plat- you could get saved before she filled and Editor-in-Chief Rachel Elward form. January and February are not known went to the bottom. Then an announcer said Advertising Sales Randy Nichols for their warm days, but all I needed was a boat could pitchpole. Well, that means that a day that it was going to be comfortable. the bow digs in and the stern goes straight Advertising Deadlines: The deadline for the April issue is March 5. Well, Saturday 6 February, was nice and over the buried bow. I would guess that is The deadline for the May issue is April 9. sunny with temperatures in the 30s. Travis possible, especially at more than 50 mph, but had a plan and that meant first removing I think the better term would be to broach. the coamings. They were bedded with some Anyway, in the end PATRIOT was repaired good goo and getting them off took a little with the help of all the other competitors time, especially since we did not want to and in the second-round robin was easily MCN's Calendar make new ones. Then we needed to remove eliminated by the Italian boat. It was obvious On-going Exhibits Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers the aft bulkhead, which just meant removing that the lost sailing time had not allowed Gone Fishing Mystic Seaport the screws and that just popped out. Then them to find more speed as the Italians had Penobscot Marine Museum Mystic, CT we disconnected the tank from the fuel fill, done. It was still impressive and hopefully Searsport Info: mysticseaport.org but that just needed a big pipe wrench and they return for the next Cup race. Info: penobscotmarinemuseum.org/ off that came. With everything detached we I am still slugging my way through the MARCH Souvenirs of the Orient CANCELLED slide it out and then up and over the side. The book “To Rule the Waves, How the British Penobscot Marine Museum Maine Fishermen’s Forum tank is now sitting at C & C Machine, and Navy Shaped the Modern World,” by Arthur Searsport Samoset Resort owner Glenn Crawford said that he would Herman. What I am finding interesting is the Info: penobscotmarinemuseum.org/ Rockport repair the hole, pressure test it to make sure author’s different perspectives on certain Info: mainefishermensforum.org everything else is fine and then cover it with events and people. One he said that was Working the Bay: History, Economy and Rec- cold tar epoxy. not accurately portrayed was Capt. William reation of the Penobscot Region JUNE One of my favourite events has to be Bligh, of HMS BOUNTY fame. He pointed Penobscot Marine Museum 19 Boothbay Lobster Boat Races the Vendee Globe, which is a singlehanded to several reasons for the mutiny and how Searsport Boothbay Harbor race round the world starting and finishing he had been put in a bad position with the Info: penobscotmarinemuseum.org/ Info: Ashlee Lowrey (207) 808-9230 in France. The last two months it was the crew. Another person he took to task for sev- Hall of Ship Models 20 Rockland Lobster Boat Races cover story, but I made a huge faux pas by eral incidents was Admiral Horatio Nelson. Penobscot Marine Museum Rockland Harbor @ Breakwater having a very similar photograph in both Lord Nelson has been idolized for his many Searsport Rockland issues. 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SEARSPORT – The pandemic has created engage the public and that part worked really want to come up with a plan that we can Karen has been the director of the an incredible challenge for many businesses, well. Before we even opened for the season, stick with. Our plan is to be open for our Museum since April 2018. During that not just trying to operate within the guide- we started thinking creatively about how to full season which is late May from basically time, a lot of changes has taken place. She lines, but survival. Almost a year ago many engage people online, through Zoom and Memorial Day through late October. We explained, “We mostly focused on some of businesses were forced to close their doors other remote types of programming and we will be offering a single household guided the capital infrastructure. We had also been temporarily. After a couple of months some discovered that one of the interesting things tours like we did last season that were very without an education director for several were allowed to open with limited capacity, about being a maritime museum is that we successful. We will also have our store open years and I think that having someone ded- but for many the number of customers were had a lot of interesting information that peo- for the full season and we will have a new icated to that really adds a vibrancy not just not enough to sustain them financially. The ple could really relate to in a pandemic. We exhibit in there that people can see. If things through programming but she works with government offered assistance and some had historical records of actual quarantines look good and we feel comfortable, for peak our curatorial stuff and our photo achieves to were able to take advantage of this and and pandemics, but we also had a lot of season, July and August, we are hoping to think about creative ways to bring the work survive. parallels with the isolation of life at sea, not be able to be open more broadly.” that they do to the public. The focus has just The hardest hit industry was tourism being able to travel, not seeing loved ones for With a lower number of visitors on been to think about what our mission is and and many of these businesses still struggle long periods of time. So, it was pretty easy to campus the Museum decided to do some what is exciting about what we preserve and to survive. We know about the hotels and start building really interesting connections upgrading. “We decided to really focus on share that.” restaurants, but the maritime museums were to the collections that we have and talking trying to get some investment in our cam- Some feel that Museums could have a also hard hit as they could not safely open about that.” pus,” stated Karen, “and get some projects tough time surviving in the future. Karen within the CDC guidelines. Karen Smith Karen continued, “The next big piece done. The sea captain’s home was fully said, “The most successful museums are the is the Executive Director of the Penobscot was a couple of months in we were starting painted. We added a new heating system to ones that really engage with their commu- Marine Museum in Searsport and she, with to get really excited about some of this re- the Duncan House, which is currently the nities and are thinking about how we learn the assistance of the Board and staff, has mote programming that we were able to do Administrative home of the Maine Ocean about the past and our role in the future of our been able to keep the Museum going in the and started to think creatively about what School. We also are working on heat in some community. Our Museum, one of the coolest right direction. we could do remotely that we couldn’t do other buildings where we had some anti- things, is that it is not just specifically a histo- Karen explained, “When we initially in-person. So, we wrote a grant that was quated heating systems. In the Merrithew ry museum. We have a lot of disciplines: we went into lockdown everyone just had to part of the CARES Act Funding through House, where the shipbuilding and maritime have our photography, we have an amazing go home. Obviously, we had concern about the National Endowment for the Humanities industries exhibits are, we are adding new fine art collection, interesting things about our collections and our buildings because a and then we got one of the very few Federal heat pumps, so we can better regulate the ecology and we have the history.” lot of what we do is being good stewards of Grants to help support our remote program- conditions for our collections in there.” Through solid leadership, a positive dif- what we have. So, we quickly looked at all ming. The Museum is also going to change ference can be made by re-evaluating every- the guidance that was coming out and then “Unfortunately, we were not able to hire their permanent exhibits over the next cou- thing you do, especially in a fast-changing as essential workers were able to get back back our seasonal interpreters which was ple years. “Every summer we put up new world. Even if it is working well today, it our buildings and grounds person and also one of the hardest decisions that we had to temporary exhibits,” added Karen, “and we may not in the near or distant future. If you our curator. We wanted at least a couple of make,” added Karen. “Basically, our admis- are going through right now reinterpreting can identify the changes of interests you can people on campus to take care of the physical sion’s income covers their time and gives the sea captain’s home. We will be adding a be prepared and that increases your chances structure of what we had. Everyone else had them something to do. We were only able new permanent orientation exhibit that gives of surviving. to figure out ways to work from home. All to have a couple of them come back to do people a full sense of the campus. This year our year-around full-time staff were able to the guided tours. Then our lead interpreter, we will keep Merrithew House closed where keep working. Obviously, the big question we were actually able to hire for more time we tell the maritime industry and shipbuild- was funding. We were able to quickly get in through the NEH grant. This all was really ing stories and we will redo those exhibits. on the first round of the SBA PPP loans. That hard because many of these interpreters By the time we come out of all of this and was huge. Even if we did not have admis- have been with us for years and they know the campus is fully open again it is going to sions and we didn’t have our store open for so much about our campus and our history.” be quite transformed.” the season, we didn’t have our fundraising The first week of February more Fed- gala, we would at least have several weeks eral assistance arrived. “We just found out that we knew we could pay our full-time, yesterday,” explained Karen, “that we had year-round staff.” received a second round PPP loan. That will Every business needed to re-think how help at least feel some confidence and some they did everything and make sure it was security because we still won’t be able to do viable for the changes that were taking place. our fundraising event and that is a big part “Basically, we had to decide in the spring of our income. We know again we really how to handle the in-person portion of the season. At that point we all thought that the lockdown would be brief. We decided that what we really didn’t want to do is keep changing our plans. So, we reviewed what we would need to do for safety protocols if we opened fully and we knew we did not want to close completely. We wanted to stay active and engaged with the public. Once we realized that we really couldn’t safely have people going through our buildings, even at the low-capacity levels, we decided to open with mostly outdoor campus tours. We then developed some themes so that we could CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. The Chart Room Flags · Books · Chart Kit · Paper Charts ·Navigation Tools

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The first round for the America’s Cup round the top mark with an 8 second lead. challengers, The Prada Cup, began 15 Jan- PATRIOT chose to take the opposite side on uary. There were three challengers, Great the downwind run, but just could not get by. Britain, Italy, and the United States, all hop- BRITANNIA went on to win by 1 minute 20 ing to win this Cup and advance to face the seconds. defenders, Emirates Team New Zealand on As PATRIOT headed back to their com- 6 March. pound BRITANNIA faced off against LUNA The U. S. entry is PATRIOT of the ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI and defeated American Magic challenge from the New them. York Yacht Club (NYYC). NYYC originally Even before the racing started the fol- won the America’s Cup in a regatta at the lowing day Terry Hutchinson said that it was Isle of Wight in 1851. The first defense was not going to be an easy day due to the light held in 1870 and from that time until 1983 conditions. Due to the very light winds, it was they successfully defended The Cup from difficult to get the racers up on their foils, so numerous challengers. Since 1983 when the much of the time they were in displacement Australians won The Cup at Newport, Rhode mode. PATRIOT’s first race was against the Island, they have challenged, but have not Italians. Both boats were up on their foils won it back. This is the first time in 18 years as they entered the starting box, and when that they have made a challenge. PATRIOT tried to force a penalty on LUNA PATRIOT had done well in the Amer- ROSSA PRADE PIRELLI it caused her to PATRIOT outside American Magic compound in New Zealand. ica’s Cup World Series, which took place come down off her foils. Then the Italians Copyright “Sailing Energy” just before Christmas, placing second in the came off their foils just before the start. The for BRITANNIA was crossing before the the line with LUNA ROSA on the inside. This event. Terry Hutchinson, Skipper and Ex- Italians found the wind first and were back time limit expired. allowed her to force PATRIOT up and both ecutive Director of the challenge, said that foiling, but PATRIOT was still trying to get At the end of the day the British were boats came off their foils. The Italians had the since the World Series the competition has up and well behind at the start. The bigger leading the first Round Robin with 3 wins position, held the American racer down, and gotten faster. He added that his team had been foils on the Italian boat seemed to help as followed by the Italians with one and the got back to speed. The Italians controlled the working on straight line speed and working PATRIOT wallowed in displacement mode. Americans none. race keeping their boat between PATRIOT on keeping PATRIOT up on her foils. The Then the Italians’ 500 metre lead disappeared The following day there was plenty of and the mark. PATRIOT showed good speed, designers also made slight modifications, but when they went into displacement mode. As wind and the Americans needed a win to but never enough to threaten the Italian Terry added that it was extremely important PATRIOT built up a 500 metre lead, they bolster their confidence. Their first race of challenger. At one point, PATRIOT rounded to sail as much as possible to optimize the fell back into the water and LUNA ROSSA the day was against LUNA ROSSA PRADA the third windward gate, hit a speed of 53.3 crew’s ability to handle these cutting edge 75 PRADA PIRELLI took the lead for good. PIRELLI and they were leading at the last knots, but came down off her foils hard when footers that will reach speeds over 50 knots PATRIOT’s second race of the day, mark when disaster struck. As she rounded the rudder lost grip. PATRIOT finished 2:43 in all conditions. against BRITANNIA, did not go well either. the mark doing about 47 knots she was hit back of the Italians. In the first race of the Round Robins, PATRIOT did not time her entry into the by a heavy gust of wind. Her bow went up In the second race of the day the Italians PATRIOT faced off against BRITANNIA starting box correctly and entered early. in the air and she came down hard on her got the advantage before the start and led at (INEOS Team UK), which failed to win She turned sharply and came down off her portside and ended up on beam ends. A quick the starting gun. PATRIOT was back 17 sec- a race in the World Series. PATRIOT and foils could not get back to foiling until two count of crewmembers showed that all were onds at the first mark and despite an Italian BRITANNIA hit the start line at the same minutes into the race. Then BRITANNIA accounted for and now their attention turned mistake PATRIOT could only get closer, but time with PATRIOT to leeward. BRITAN- came down and PATRIOT worked her way to to the boat. What they did not realize was that not make the pass. PATRIOT continued to NIA tacked first and found more wind on the within 100 metres, but a slow mark rounding when she landed the force of the impact tore have issues staying on her foils and was 3:07 right side of the course. At their next cross- and the British kept the lead. With the course a sizeable hole just forward of the port foiling behind at the finish line. ing BRITANNIA had the lead and would shortened from six legs to four the only worry arm. All three other America’s Cup entries The day ended with the Italians winning were quickly on the scene to help as well as both races and leading the best of seven event Coastguard New Zealand, harbor master and with two wins. The Americans needed to fire and police. PATRIOT was stabilized and learn from their mistakes as they were now they tried to get her back on an even keel. It in a hole. Maine was quickly noticed that she was floating low On the second day two more races were in the water and they knew they had a much scheduled and the Americans needed both bigger problem. When these boats are being of them. However, if they lost them both the righted the wind will get under the mainsail challenge was over. Fishermen's Forum and they will re-right quickly. PATRIOT At the start of the first race of the day was not re-righting so the ran a jib under the PATRIOT was already in a vulnerable posi- boat to lessen the amount of water egress and tion, but both hit the line at the same time. then inflated two large life-rafts, which were PATRIOT tacked first followed by LUNA The Maine Fishermen’s Forum has been working to placed on either side. Then, very carefully ROSSA. The Italian boat was to leeward and provide learning opportunities online through Team New Zealand’s chase boat towed her with her larger foils was able to point higher back to the American compound where she and forced PATRIOT to tack. The Italians collaborative efforts with other marine organizations. was raised out of the water late that evening. were now in control and kept PATRIOT to Most recently, Zoom sessions were offered covering The big question was could she be re- the left in less air. LUNA ROSSA gained, but paired in time to race in the second-round PATRIOT did find some downwind speed, offshore wind projects, and the Northeast Aquaculture robin just 12 days away? They removed the but it was not enough as LUNA ROSSA rig and assessed the damaged and figured if crossed the finish line 35 seconds ahead. Conference and Exposition Virtual Trade Show (NACE). they work around the clock, they would be The Americans were now in a must win able to get her back racing. Help was offered situation. Once in the starting box the Italians from the other syndicates and the New Zea- took control and went to the left, which was Upcoming events include: land boatbuilding community with the quote favoured. PATRIOT rounded the windward Feb 17 Open Forum with GARFO Leadership - an “Whatever you need you’ve got.” mark and when they went to change foils the online session The first-round robin concluded with the Foil Cant System failed. Now they could not British moving on to the third round and the tack and were headed beyond the boundary, Late Feb/early March - Shellfish Day via radio show or online session Americans facing off against the Italians in trying to find a way to override the system. March 5 Seafood Cooking demonstrations online a best of seven series. For the rest of the race the system worked Two days before PATRIOT was to face intermittently and that was the final nail in Planning is under way for upcoming online events which may LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI she was the coffin. With that their hopes to challenge include a Young Fishermen’s Event, Lobster Science, USCG Safety finally repaired and, in the water, ready for a for the Cup came to an end. Session and a Virtual Aquaculture Farm Tour. test sail. Where the hole was, she now sported The biggest issue for the Americans hap- two band-aids thanking the other competitors pened when PATRIOT went over on beam for their help getting them back in the water. ends. The biggest factor was the sailing time She sailed in light air that built to a stronger lost. The Italians had obviously found more Updates will be available on our website breeze for seven hours and it seemed that speed between the first and second rounds www.mainefishermensforum.org, or everything went well. and that proved to be the advantage. They 29 January was the first day of racing also seemed to have better starts as PATRIOT on the Forum’s Facebook and Instagram. in the next round with two races scheduled. seemed to be at a consistent disadvantage. It Please check there frequently! Conditions were going to be challenging with will be interesting to see how this America’s the wind over 20 knots. Both racers entered Cup turns out and hopefully this does not sour the starting box late with neither gaining the the NYYC from issuing a challenge for the upper hand. As the starting clocked ticked next event. under a minute to go both racers tacked for March 2021 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 7. U. S. Coast Guard News

U.S. Coast Guard commissions first ment, and launch and recover standardized in counter-drug operations. that ensures coordination between respec- PATFORSWA Sentinel-class cutter small boats from the stern. The fight against drug cartels in the tive authorities and actively promotes the PORTSMOUTH, VA — The USCGC Eastern Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean protection of our shared interests in these Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141), Patrol Coast Guard, Navy offload more than Sea requires unity of effort in all phases from environmentally and culturally significant Forces Southwest Asia’s first Sentinel-class $211 million worth of cocaine, marijua- detection, monitoring and interdictions, to trans-boundary waters,” said Vice Adm. cutter, was commissioned into service at na in San Diego criminal prosecutions for these interdictions Scott Buschman, U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, Thursday. SAN DIEGO – Coast Guard and Navy by United States Attorney’s Offices from Commandant for Operations. “We look for- Adm. Karl Shultz, commandant, U.S. personnel offloaded approximately 11,400 the Middle District of Florida, the Southern ward to continuing our necessary and pro- Coast Guard, presided over the 41st Senti- pounds of cocaine and 9,000 pounds of District of Florida, and the Southern District ductive relationship with the Marine Rescue nel-class cutter ceremony. Moulthrope is marijuana Monday, amounting to more than of California. The law enforcement phase of Service and the opportunity to conduct joint the first of six FRCs to be homeported in $211 million from seizures in international counter-smuggling operations in the East- training and exercises in the near future in Manama, Bahrain. waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. ern Pacific Ocean is conducted under the order to ensure the protection of our nations’ The cutter’s sponsor is Mrs. Dawn The offload is the result of interdictions authority of the 11th Coast Guard District, critical natural resources.” Schultz, spouse of Adm. Karl Schultz. made by Coast Guard Law Enforcement headquartered in Alameda. The interdic- The shared maritime boundary between The Charles Moulthrope is the first of Detachment 407 (LEDET) personnel, who tions, including the actual boardings, are the U.S. and Russia in the Bering and six FRCs planned for service in Manama, operated aboard the USS Gabrielle Giffords, led and conducted by members of the U.S. Chukchi seas has notoriously poor weather Bahrain. Stationing FRCs in Bahrain sup- and three separate Coast Guard cutter crews Coast Guard. conditions and limited resources to respond ports PATFORSWA, the Coast Guard’s larg- between October and December. LEDET 407 is part of Tactical Law to pollution incidents. This plan primarily est unit outside of the U.S., and its mission “When you are covering a drug-smug- Enforcement Team-South based in Miami. addresses international collaboration mat- to train, organize, equip, support and deploy gling transit zone the size of the continental The Seneca is a 270-foot medium endurance ters and as such is meant to augment each combat-ready Coast Guard forces in support United States, every ship makes a huge dif- cutter homeported in Boston. The Legare Country’s national response system as well of Central Command and national security ference,” said Lt. Jonathan Dietrich. “The is a 270-foot medium endurance cutter as state, regional, and sub-regional (local) objectives. seamless integration between our Law En- homeported in Portsmouth, Virginia. The plans. In the United States, the operational PATFORSWA works with Naval Forces forcement Detachment and the crew of the Spencer is a 270-foot medium endurance aspects of the plan fall under the responsi- Central Command to conduct maritime op- USS Gabrielle Giffords was a major reason cutter homeported in Boston. bility of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Seventeenth erations to forward U.S. interests, deter, and why we were successful in interdicting such District Commander and Sector Anchorage. counter disruptive countries, defeat violent a large amount of drugs and prevent them United States and Russia sign Joint extremism, and strengthen partner nations’ from reaching our streets.” Contingency Plan for pollution response CGC Steadfast returns home after 45- maritime capabilities to secure the maritime The total amount of drugs offloaded in the Bering and Chukchi Seas. day counter-narcotics patrol environment in the Central Command area included the following unit and Coast Guard WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard ASTORIA, OR –– The Coast Guard Cutter of responsibility. ships: LEDET 407 was responsible for five and the Russian Federation’s Marine Rescue Steadfast returned to its homeport of Astoria The cutter is named after Seaman cases seizing 10,570 pounds of cocaine and Service recently signed the 2020 Joint Con- Saturday following a 45-day counter-nar- Charles Moulthrope, remembered for heroic 4,100 pounds of marijuana; The Seneca tingency Plan of the United States of Ameri- cotics patrol, where the crew transited and selfless service as a member of the Reve- (WMEC-906) was responsible for one case ca & the Russian Federation in Combating more than 10,000 miles conducting law nue Cutter Service cutter Commodore Perry, seizing 350 pounds of cocaine; The Legare Pollution on the Bering & Chukchi Seas. enforcement operations in the Eastern Pa- en route to patrol Alaska, when he rescued (WMEC-912) was responsible for one case On Feb. 1, 2021, the Acting Director cific Ocean. multiple shipmates who ended up in the sea. seizing 53 pounds of cocaine and 3,400 Andrey Khaustov of the Russian Federa- During the deployment, the Steadfast’s They had attempted to rescue another crew- pounds of marijuana; and The Spencer tion’s Marine Rescue Service (MRS) and the crew interdicted four vessels suspected man who was swept overboard during heavy (WMEC-905) was responsible for one case U.S. Coast Guard’s Deputy Commandant of smuggling illicit narcotics. Steadfast seas. Moulthrope “grabbed a line and leaped seizing 420 pounds of cocaine and 1,450 for Operations, Vice Adm. Scott Buschman boarding teams discovered and seized over the side” into the freezing water to save pounds of marijuana. signed the 2020 update to the Joint Con- 1,675 pounds of cocaine, worth more than the four men. Not long after, he lost his life in “The impressive results of the USS tingency Plan (JCP), which is a bilateral $28 million, and detained seven suspected the performance of duties in Unalaska, Alas- Gabrielle Giffords deployment and drug agreement focused on preparing for and narco-traffickers. ka, in 1896, when he fell from a mast while offload represent more than just a local vic- responding to transboundary maritime pol- Steadfast also completed biennial trying to free a fouled pennant. This ship tory of keeping drugs off our streets,” said lution incidents. The updated JCP promotes Aviation Standardization Training, certify- will be the first modern Coast Guard cutter Rear Admiral Brian Penoyer. “The Coast a coordinated system for planning, prepar- ing the cutter for Aerial Use of Force, and named for an enlisted man of the Revenue Guard and the Navy have worked together ing and responding to pollutant substance served as a training platform for tactical law Cutter Service, bringing recognition to the for years to keep our waters and shores safe incidents in the waters between the U.S. and enforcement units from Maritime Security service and sacrifice of hundreds of sailors from a number of maritime threats, and we Russia. The U.S. and Russian Federation Response Team-West. who served their country aboard the ships of are honored to continue that tradition as we have shared a cooperative bilateral agree- The Steadfast crew celebrated Christ- this precursor of the Coast Guard. look toward the future.” ment on trans-boundary marine pollution mas and rang in the New Year while on The Coast Guard has ordered 64 FRCs The Coast Guard narcotics interdiction preparedness and response in this area since patrol. The Steadfast’s ombudsman coordi- to date. Forty are in service: 12 in Florida, efforts are aimed at thwarting transnational 1989. The newest JCP revision requires joint nated gifts and a compilation video with hol- seven in Puerto Rico; four in California; criminal organizations, which are fueled planning and trans-boundary exercise efforts iday wishes from crewmembers’ families. three each in Hawaii, Texas, and New Jersey, by drug trafficking money. Operations like to be coordinated by a Joint Planning Group Crewmembers were surprised on Christmas and two each in Alaska, Mississippi, and these attack supply networks in Central and led by Coast Guard District Seventeen and morning when Santa visited and shared the North Carolina. Two FRCs arrived in their South America. The offload highlights the is guided by a non-binding two-year work personalized messages and gifts. homeport of Apra Harbor, Guam, in 2020, joint impacts that a Coast Guard unit along plan. In addition, the updated JCP creates “The Steadfast crew, families, and with one more to come. with the Navy can have, when working the new International Coordinating Officer friends really came together to keep spirits The Coast Guard took delivery of together. role to help facilitate the critical sharing of high while deployed over the holidays,” said Charles Moulthrope on Oct. 22, 2020, in On April 1, U.S. Southern Command information during coordinated response Cmdr. Craig Allen, Jr., commanding officer Key West. They will transit to Bahrain later increased counter-narcotics operations in efforts. of the Steadfast. “During the patrol, the crew this year with their sister ship, the Robert the Western Hemisphere to disrupt the flow “This is an important agreement be- Goldman (WPC 1142), delivered Dec. 22, of drugs. Numerous U.S. agencies from tween the U.S and the Russian Federation Continued on Page 9. 2020, and due to be commissioned in Key the Departments of Defense, Justice, and West prior to departure. Homeland Security cooperated in the effort The fast response cutters were designed to combat transnational organized crime. INC. to patrol coastal regions and are operating The Coast Guard, Navy, Customs and SEAL COVE BOATYARD, in an increasingly expeditionary manner. 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USS Mount Whitney Celebrates 50 also commands. Navy ship to bear the name. signed to combine and replace the current Years of Excellence “Here on Mount Whitney, I know The ship’s unit awards include two Navy capabilities of the Powhatan-class ocean From Mass Communication Specialist you’re fond of saying your ‘comms are Unit Commendations, three Meritorious tugs and Safeguard-class rescue and salvage 2nd Class Scott Barnes, USS Mount bombs,’ and these comms are incredible, en- Unit Commendations, 10 Battle “E” Awards, ships in service with the Military Sealift Whitney Public Affairs suring that I, or any embarked commander, and a Humanitarian Service Medal. Mount Command. They will be capable of towing The U.S. Sixth Fleet flag ship, Blue can confidently and effectively command Whitney was the first U.S. naval combatant U.S. Navy ships and have 6,000 square feet Ridge-class command and control ship and control widely-dispersed air, ground, to permanently accommodate female Sail- of deck space for embarked systems. The USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), celebrated and maritime units in an integrated fashion,” ors and has the distinct accomplishment of platform will be 263 feet long, have a beam its 50th birthday with a small ceremony in said Black. “These accomplishments do not being the only commissioned U.S. warship of 59 feet, and carry a load of nearly 2,000 Gaeta, Italy, Jan. 14. happen without your collective knowledge, to operate south of the equator and north of tons. “This ship’s history and accomplish- skill, and expertise.” the Arctic Circle in the same year. The future USNS Muscogee Creek ments are truly remarkable,” said Black. Capt. David Pollard, commanding officer of Mount Whitney was commissioned as a Nation will join USNS Navajo (T-ATS “You’ve enabled operations at sea, partic- Mount Whitney, also provided remarks on unit of Commander, Amphibious Forces, 6), USNS Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7), ipated in joint service and multi-national the capabilities of his ship. U.S. Atlantic Fleet, homeported in Norfolk, and USNS Saginaw Ojibwe Anishinabek exercises, and provided humanitarian assis- “Mount Whitney is the most sophisticated Virginia. The ship served for years as the (T-ATS 8) providing a wide range of mis- tance to our partners in need.” Command, Control, Communications, Commander, Striking Fleet Atlantic and sions including open ocean towing, oil spill Over the years, Mount Whitney was Computer, Combat Systems, and Intelli- U.S. Second Fleet flagship. In 2005, Mount response, humanitarian assistance and wide on the scene for many major world events gence (C5I) ship in the world, and the hybrid Whitney was forward-deployed to Gaeta area search and surveillance. including Operation Uphold Democracy, crew of Military Sealift Command Civilian and assumed her current role as the U.S. Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Mariners and United States Navy Sailors Sixth Fleet flagship. SECNAV Names Future Vessels while Assured Delivery, and Operation Odyssey are phenomenal, ready to support operations U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, aboard Historic Navy Ship Dawn. across all domains,” said Pollard. Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs “From Trident Juncture to Trident The Mount Whitney has hosted countless and naval operations, often in concert with Braithwaite detailed the announcement Jupiter, from Juniper Cobra to BALTOPS, distinguished visitors, ambassadors, mili- allied, and interagency partners, in order to Jan. 8 during a visit to one of the Navy’s Mount Whitney has been the lynchpin of our tary leaders, and heads of state, including advance U.S. national interests and security first heavy frigates and oldest commissioned fleet from the Arctic to the Mediterranean,” the Prince of Monaco and the presidents of and stability in Europe and Africa. ship afloat – USS Constitution. said Adm. Robert P. Burke, commander, Lithuania and Ukraine. “The decks and lines of this proud ship U.S. Naval Forces Europe, and Africa “Today, Mount Whitney continues the lega- Navy Names Future Vessel to Honor speak to our storied past, and the Sailors who and commander, Allied Joint Force Com- cy of the Sailors and Civilian Mariners of our Muscogee Creek Nation operate her reveal the strength of our future,” mand-Naples, via virtual remarks. “From great nation that have come before us as war- From Secretary of the Navy Public said Braithwaite. “We must always look to routine operations to the enforcement of riors, teachers, leaders, and ambassadors,” Affairs our wake to help chart our future course. United Nations Security Council Resolu- said Pollard. “We stand ready to demonstrate The Navy announced Jan. 15 that a Together, these future ships will strengthen tion 1973 against Libya and then directing ‘Power for Peace’ across 20 million square future Navajo-class towing, salvage, and our Navy and carry on our sacred mission to kinetic operations as Flagship during Odys- nautical miles of ocean, from the Barents to rescue ship will be named USNS Mus- secure the sea lanes, stand by our allies, and sey Dawn and NATO’s Unified Protector, the Baltic, to the Mediterranean to the Black cogee Creek Nation (T-ATS 10) to honor protect our nation against all adversaries.” Mount Whitney is our enduring ‘Vox Maris,’ Sea, to the waters surrounding the African the self-governed Native American tribe The future ships will bear the names and our ‘Voice of the Sea.’” continent.” located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. hull numbers: USS Chesapeake (FFG 64); As one of two Blue Ridge-class com- The ship is named for Mount Whitney, a The Honorable Gregory J. Slavonic, USS Silversides (SSN 807); USS Pittsburgh mand ships in the United States Navy, Mount peak in the Sierra Nevada mountain range Performing the Duties of the Under Sec- (LPD 31); USNS Lenni Lenape (T-ATS 9); Whitney also serves as the afloat command of California. Mount Whitney is the highest retary of the Navy and Oklahoma native, and USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7) ship for Naval Striking and Support Forces summit in the contiguous United States with announced the name selection during a The future Constellation-class frigate NATO (STRIKFORNATO), which Black an elevation of 14,505 feet. She is the first ceremony at the First Americans Museum USS Chesapeake (FFG 64) will be named in Oklahoma City. for one of the first six Navy frigates autho- “I am sincerely honored, on behalf of rized by the Naval Act of 1794. The first USS the Secretary of the Navy, to announce that Chesapeake served with honor against the this future naval vessel will carry the proud Barbary Pirates in the early 1800. Following legacy of the people of the Muscogee Creek an at-sea battle with HMS Shannon in 1813, Nation, and be cemented as part of Navy the ship was captured by the Royal Navy and Marine Corps history,” said Slavonic. and commissioned her HMS Chesapeake. “The future towing, salvage, and rescue ship Braithwaite recently travelled to England honors the culturally distinct people of the where he retrieved a piece of the original state of Oklahoma, and will join the fleet as a frigate from the Chesapeake Mill in Hamp- 11.0 Egtd symbol of appreciation for the contributions shire. Diesel Generator of American Indians and the Muscogee “Like Constitution and Constellation, Creek citizens to the defense of our nation.” the first Chesapeake was a mighty sailing The Muscogee people are descendants ship that declared our nation a maritime of not just one tribe, but a union of several. power,” said Braithwaite. “The new USS Muscogee Creek Nation is the largest of Chesapeake, FFG-64, will proudly carry on the federally recognized Muscogee tribes, the legacy of that name into the new era of which is the fourth largest tribe in the U.S. great power competition.” with more than 86,000 citizens - some of Last year, Braithwaite named future which have or continue to serve across the Constellation-class frigates USS Constella- U.S. Armed Forces. tion (FFG 62) and USS Congress (FFG 63) This will be the first Navy vessel to to honor the first six heavy frigates. carry the name Muscogee Creek Nation. To honor the Silent Service, the fu- “Despite a complex and sometimes ture Virginia-class attack submarine USS challenging history with the U.S., no race Silversides (SSN 807) will carry the name has answered the call of duty and served of a WWII Gato-class submarine. The first more than Native Americans, per capita,” Silversides (SS 236) completed 14 tours be- said David Hill, Principal Chief of the Mus- neath the Pacific Ocean spanning the entire cogee Creek Nation. “Today, we are joined length of WWII. She inflicted heavy damage together to once again strengthen our ties on enemy shipping, saved downed aviators, and recognize those efforts with this won- and even drew enemy fire to protect a fellow derful gesture by the Navy to respect that submarine. A second Silversides (SSN 679) commitment. Myself, along with our tribal was a Sturgeon-class submarine that served leadership, employees and citizens are so during the Cold War. This will be the third thrilled that for the first time, a United States naval vessel to carry the name Silversides. Navy Ship will be named after the Muscogee The name comes from a small fish marked Creek Nation.” with a silvery stripe along each side of its In early 2019, the Navy announced that body. T-ATS ships would be known as the Nava- “Those who run silent and deep in this jo-class of ships to honor the contributions new attack submarine will inherit a proud of the Navajo people to the armed forces. legacy, and the capabilities to forge a strong Vessels in this class are named for promi- future for our nation and our allies,” said 32 Tioga Way · Marblehead, MA 01945 nent Native Americans or Native American Braithwaite. (781) 631-3282 (800) 343-0480 tribes. The future San Antonio-class amphib- www.hansenmarine.com The Navajo-class T-ATS ships are de- ious transport dock USS Pittsburgh (LPD March 2021 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 9. U. S. Navy News

31) will be the fifth Navy vessel to bear the ocean towing, oil spill response, humani- ly named. The sponsor plays an important Ben McGlasson, NPS’ Electric Weapons name. The first was an ironclad gunboat tarian assistance and wide area search and role in the life of each ship and is typically Advisor and Railgun Laboratory lead, and that served during the American Civil War. surveillance. selected because of a relationship to the Lt. Paul Cross, the Naval Strike Missile Lead The second USS Pittsburgh (CA 4) was an Also joining the fleet will be the first namesake or to the ship’s current mission. Military Engineer at Naval Surface Warfare armored cruiser that served during WWI, Expeditionary Sea Base USS Robert E. The following individuals were identified as Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). and a third USS Pittsburgh (CA 72) was a Simanek (ESB 7), carrying the name of sponsors: McGlasson, who just completed his Baltimore-class cruiser that served during Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Melissa Braithwaite will sponsor the PhD in Applied Physics at NPS furthering WWII – supporting the landing at Iwo Jima. Private First Class Robert Ernest Simanek future USS Constellation (FFG 62). railgun research – a technology that uses The fourth USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) was a who earned the nation’s highest medal for Barbara Strasser will sponsor the future Gun Launched Guided Projectiles for an- July 2012 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 15. Los Angeles-class submarine that served the valor for his actions during the Korean War USS Chesapeake (FFG 64). ti-air and surface missions – also helped Navy from December 1984 to August 2019. when he unhesitatingly threw himself on a Gail Fritsch will sponsor the future USS commission the NPS Railgun Lab in 2018. To honor the Lenape Nation of Penn- deadly missile to shield his fellow Marines Barb (SSN 804). He used the lab’s initial research results sylvania, a future Navajo-class towing, from serious injury or death. Mimi DonnellyBoat will sponsor the futureAnd to establish Shipcredibility for its simulations Yard News salvage, and rescue ship will be named “Private Simanek stands in the un- USS Tang (SSN 805). positioning the Railgun Lab today to suc- USNS Lenni Lenape (T-ATS 9). This will broken line of heroes extending from the Michelle Rogeness will sponsor the cessfully explore the challenges associated be the first naval vessel to carry the name of early Marines who once stood in the fighting future USS Wahoo (SSN 806). with electric weapons. the Lenni Lenape tribe who are indigenous tops of our original frigates, to the Marines Cindy Foggo will sponsor the future “The railgun research thatBROOKS we do here TRAP MILL people of the Northeastern Woodlands, and holding the line around the world today, and USS Silversides (SSN 807). is not only for student projects or learning the first tribe to sign a treaty with the United those who will deploy from the future USS Kelly Geurts will sponsor the future purposes,” said McGlasson.& “We’re MARINE exe- SUPPLIES

States in 1778. Robert Simanek for years to come,” said USS Wisconsin (SSBN-827). cuting experiments sponsored1- by 800-the Office 426- 4526 “As a resident of the Keystone State, Braithwaite. “This Expeditionary Sea Base Nancy Urban will sponsor the future of Naval Research, collaborating with a I know that Pittsburgh is a proud city with continues the honored legacy of warriors USS Pittsburgh (LPD 31). variety of research labs and universities.Bath, ME ~ The Portland, ME ~ Thomaston, ME a strong legacy of service. I am confident from the sea, exemplified by her namesake.” discoveries that we make [at the Railgun MORE THAN JUST LOBSTER TRAPS!! that the crew of the future Pittsburgh will Simanek, a Detroit, Michigan, native, Naval Postgraduate School Railgun Lab] would improve any kind of gun-based demonstrate the same excellence in sup- joined the Marine Corps in August 1951. Lab Propels Tech Leaders, Alumni Into defense, which is a new approach to doing port of amphibious and littoral operations He was just 22 years old when he sailed for Award-Winning Research shipboard missile defense using guns in- around the world,” said Braithwaite. “And, Korea, joining Company F, 2d Battalion, 5th From Mass Communication Specialist stead of missiles to defend against missiles. the future USS Lenni Lenape will carry the Marines in May 1952 to serve as a rifleman 2nd Class Tom Tonthat, Naval Postgrad- “Using guns to defend against those legacy of the Lenape people for generations and as a radioman when needed. In addition uate School Office of University Com- kind of threats helps preserve our own mis- 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! to come. to the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart, he munications siles for a higher-end threat,” he said. “This The future USNS Lenni Lenape will was also awarded the Korean Service Medaltotally gone throughSince its so sheestablishment is just like new. twothey years are ago,now installing would the be engine, in addition which is to the surface• Lobster strike Traps • Apparel Down below she has a V-berth, galley and a C-18 Caterpillar. She will be done late this • Shrimp Traps • Aquaculture Supplies join USNS Muscogee Creek Nation (T-ATS with two bronze stars. Simanek, now 90, the Naval Postgraduate School’s Railgun mission, in which the railguns being• Crab Trapstested • Bait Bags head with shower. She is powered with a summer. 10), USNS Navajo (T-ATS 6), USNS Cher- lives in Farmington Hills, Michigan. 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i4Family_Sgl_7x10_BW.indd 1 6/25/15 1:32 PM Page 10. MAINE COASTAL NEWS March 2021 July 2012 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 13. The "W" Words - Whales and Windmills Commercial Fishing News ISCELLANEOUS OMMERCIAL ISHING EWS By Sheila Dassatt also pictured as a glorious and mysterious M C F N byCenter, adding and purple Marine sink Mammalsrope markers of Maineat the variousWaring good noted points that about the this.2012 Pleaseharbor readseal process for the last decade made him a sure opportunity to look back at where we have In most of our conversations these days, mammal of the sea. More recently, did a buoyjoined and the halfway team fordown the the Rockland rope to mark tagging the itstudy on Facebook is an example if you of haven’tcollaboration seen it among yet. I choice to serve as the Commission’s Acting been and what we have accomplished, and we refer to the issues as the “W” words, lot of this attention of mortality come with purpleeffort. as the State of Maine identification if sharedmany itdifferent on the Downeast organizations Lobstermen’s so that As- Executive Director,” stated ASMFC Chair chart a new course for the future.” whales and windmills. Take your pick, the movie “Free Willy?” We all cried over a whaleA pre-abundanceis entangled. Ok, survey this tookaerial a lotflight of sociationeveryone site. involved This proposalbenefits involves as much birds as Paul Diodati. ”Recognized and well The Commission was formed over 70 which one is the bigger threat to our fishing that one. The whale is and has been a highly timealong and the money entire toMaine do this coast to eachwill beginpiece onof thatpossible. can be “My injured, goal disrupting is to successfully the bottom respected by the fisheries management years ago by the 15 Atlantic coast states to industry? Last month, I wrote about a fun romanticized mammal. gear.May It26 has or only27 tobeen determine one season the forgeneral this withconduct laying the cables, capture/tagging which disrupts and lobsters aerial community, he brings to the position strong assist in managing and conserving their story, boat racing and good memories. This Now, with the knowledge that the whale rulinglocations and weof the are radio-tagged already being harbor petitioned seals to at andabundance the habitat survey,” for other Waring marine said, organisms “and to leadership skills and a thorough shared coastal fishery resources. With the month, this particular subject is definitely es- is an endangered species, no one wants to comethat time. up with Antennas more answers mounted and on proposals. the wings thatcontinue grow developing and thrive the on regional the ocean network bottom. of understanding of the issues faced by the recognition that fish do not adhere to calating and I know that we need to address hurt the whales, especially the fishermen. Hasof the a whale radio been tracking entangled airplane with can purple detect rope the Howseal researchersmany of us know and cooperativethat the wind research turbines Commission and the states. His appointment political boundaries, the states formed an it. There has been so much happening in the We have had Whale Take Teams that taught thisradio year? signals Enquiring from tagged minds seals would within like a 5-10 to haveprograms.” an auxiliary power source that runs on will ensure continuity in the Commission’s Interstate Compact, which was approved by world this past year, with the Covid Virus, the fishermen how to deal with entangle- knowmile areathe answerwhen the to radio-tagged this. Let’s lookanimals at the are diesel fuel that operates the turbines as well. scientific and management programs during the U.S. Congress in 1942. The states have the isolation, the loss of so many loved ones, ment, until it got to be too dangerous and it bighauled picture out and on thethen ledges. be the judge and jury. ThisNavy opens to Host the Series door for of Public leakage Meetings or spills toof this time of transition.” found that their mutual interest in sustaining the elections and changing of the guard, all was turned over to specialized teams doing Now,On aboutour government May 27, is inthe the aerialmidst petroleumSolicit Comments into the ocean. on Proposed We also Training need to Over the next couple of months, the healthy coastal fishery resources is best times of inevitable change. You are familiar the detangling. People have actually been ofphotographic change, with abundancea lot of green surveys energy will in thinkand about Testing navigation Exercises of off large U.S. vessels Atlantic such Commission’s Executive Committee will promoted by working together with the saying, SSDD, but actually, this quite hurt and even lost their lives trying to mind,begin. this The brings survey up will the photograph other “W” seals word, on asand ocean Gulf tankers of Mexico that Coast; have designated Comments chan Due- develop a vacancy announcement and cooperatively, in collaboration with the isn’t exactly so, things are forever changing save a whale. Windmillshaul-out ledges in the in Ocean? bay sectors Yes, wein four-hour do need nels that they needJuly to follow10 to enter their selection process for the new Executive federal government. With this approach, the and the hard part is the capability to accept I personally have been involved with tointervals. address Simultaneously,our “green” issues the in radio this trackingday and port ofThe destination. Department This ofis justthe the Navy tip of has the Director. Mr. Diodati continued, “This is an states uphold their collective fisheries change, like it or not. I know that we have the fishery in an association status for sixteen age,aircraft but will let’s search not rushin the into same anything bay sectors such for icebergprepared for a concerns Draft Environmental for all of us that Impact work exciting time in the Commission’s seventy management responsibilities in a cost- all faced something in life that we cannot years now. There was a lot to learn about asradio windmills tagged inseals. the oceanData from until both it has aircraft been andStatement/Overseas make a living on Environmental the ocean. Impact year history. It offers our Commissioners an effective, timely, and responsive fashion. change and do the best that we can to keep representing our fishermen, families and our wellwill beresearched used to derive and anthought abundance out. estimate.There is StatementI could for go U.S. on and Navy on, training but it is and definitely testing putting one foot in front of the other. Some industry. As far as I can look back, whales also useful“We dosources not know of energy, how suchmany as harbor solar timeactivities that we conducted take our fisherywithin intothe Atlanticconsider- days, I find myself still dragging one foot, have been on the docket for saving. I have power,seals exist which in New is alsoEngland in the because experimental most seal ation.Fleet Training We can’t and take Testing too many Study blows Area. at once The like there’s a lead weight on it! two books that are at least three inches thick stagessurveys of development.focus on one Let’sspecific look area at this or andStudy can Area also is be in consideredthe western the Atlantic Endangered Ocean O.K., back to the story…..let’s start from 2007, that is the answer to any whale possibilitylocation. However, as well. we do know that local Species.and encompasses We are doing waters the off best the that east we coast can with whales. I don’t know how far back question that there is. All of this is hours and populationsI don’t want have to become rain on moreJack abundantMerrill’s toof surviveNorth America and we and will the survive. Gulf of Mexico. Remember, The the romance with whales actually goes, I hours of work, composing these rules and letterduring that the he wrotelast few concerning decades, wind and power have theU.S. fisherman Navy is requesting has been partpublic of ourcomment lives since on know that Jonah was swallowed up by a booklets that I guess are not useful any lon- inchanged the ocean, in many but he ways, definitely especially has inmade thethe beginningdraft statements of time! and will hold a series of whale, way back in Biblical times, with this ger. Do you ever feel that you have wasted southern New England and Nantucket public meetings to provide information and kind whale spitting him back out and Jonah a lot of time and money on your efforts? We Sound,” Waring said. “While the overall answer questions. Comments are due July lived. Then there’s the story of Moby Dick, are only asking for the allotted time that we geographic rangeMaine of harbor seals has variedDMR10, 2012. News A tanker being docked by Moran tugs on the New Hampshire side of the Piscataqua River which was a beautiful white whale, with have been given to try to prove our efforts as littleMatt inWyman the last Promoted century, to our Sergeant ability in as Chiefs Award (NECLECA), which recog- quite a story that went with him. He was not futile. We all changed our lobster gear scientistsMarine to learn Patrol more Section about the Three behavior of nizesBob a law Beal enforcement Named Acting official Executive for profes- LOOKING FOR A FINE ROWING CRAFT? ROCKLANDthe seals, their -seasonal Matt Wyman migration has patterns been sional excellence.Director Wyman earned the award promotedand habitat to uses,Sergeant and theirof the interactions Maine Marine with forARLINGTON, his tireless workVA – Robertinvestigating E. Beal resourcehas been Patrol’sother speciesSection 3,(including which includes humans) the stretch has violationsappointed andthe Acting for his Executiveconsistently Director high level for ofmarkedly coast from improved.” Waldoboro to Belfast. ofthe professionalism. Atlantic States Marine Fisheries WymanThe Protected has served Species in acting Branch capacity at the Commission.Sergeant HeWyman will serve holds in thata US capacity Coast asNEFSC’s sergeant inWoods Section Hole 3 for Laboratory the past five is Guarduntil an 50-tonExecutive Captains Director License. has been Heselected is a months.responsible for assessing the status of memberby the Commission’s of the Maritime Executive Security Committee. Team and marineSergeant mammal Wyman populations graduated andfrom other the WhaleBob Beal Disentanglement has been with the Team. Commission He has com for- Mainefederally Criminal protected Justice species Academy off the northeastin 2006 pletedmore thannumerous 15 years training and has programs served duringas the andU.S. began coast, hisfrom career Canadian with watersMarine to Patrol Cape hisDirector career, for including the Interstate wilderness firstFishery aid, thatHatteras, year asN.C. an Among Officer the in animals the Vinalhaven/studied airManagement boat operations, Program drug for identification the past 10 years. and Northare whales Haven patrol.and dolphins, He transferred seals, to marine the St. street“Bob’s investigations, excellent as track well record as grant of leadingwriting Georgeturtles, Patrol and seabirds. in 2009 and back to the Vinal- andthe theCommission’s Reid Technique fisheries of Interviewing management and haven/North Haven patrol in 2010 where he Interrogation. served until his promotion. 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So far, so good, this is what I relayed to Gov. Mills office. Please, feel free to weigh in on this with your the snowfall hasn’t been too bad yet. A lot As an example, scallop fishermen met with concerns and input. We are getting down MAGAZINES, of the offshore guys are bringing gear in, as Diamond (one of their developers) to talk to a very crucial point in time and feel that the catch has slowed down for now. It is a about the cable coming into Boothbay for enough is enough! How much more stress DOCUMENTS good time to rotate that gear, clean it up and the Monhegan project. Fishermen were do we need to endure?! Fishermen are also focus on the inshore gear again…just saying. firm that this cable is going to impact their the endangered species. POSTCARDS The Legislature has started up once businesses and should not be put in. The Please don’t forget, there will be Zoom again, but it is much different this year. We meeting was respectful from both sides as Seminars connected with the Maine Fisher- and need to brush up on our cyberspace knowl- this is the talking table at this point. men’s Forum and the Scholarship Awards edge to know how to testify and be heard, let Jack Merrill of Islesford and serving on are still moving forward this year! If you PHOTOGRAPHS alone, be seen. We are not clear of the Covid the Cranberry Isle Fishermen’s Co-op wrote have any questions about the Forum, please restrictions yet, so we must do the best that a very good letter about the concerns of the contact Chilloa Young at 207 442-7700 or we can. We are still not meeting in person Wind Power. I have served on the Board of via e-mail: coordinator@mainefishermens- Maine Coastal News yet, but trying to do what we can by using Directors of the Lobster Institute, a division forum.org. P.O. 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*Downeast Lobstermen’s Association is a qualified tax exempt organization under section AllenIF.com/marine (800)439-4311 501 ( c ) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code OWNER, VESSEL, FLEET OR CREW Page 12. MAINE COASTAL NEWS March 2021 Commercial Fishing News Summary of ASMFC Winter Meetings AMERICAN LOBSTER MANAGE- 95% over ten years. The Opinion deter- to identify timelines and cost estimates for development of a set of prioritized options, MENT BOARD mined that the proposed action is not likely developing an MSE for both stocks with timelines and a draft budget to assist the Meeting Summary to jeopardize any listed species or destroy several potential focal areas, including rec- Board in considering if MSE could be of The American Lobster Management or adversely modify any critical habitat. ommendations from the SNE stock assess- use for management, for the GOM and SNE Board met to consider a number of items: The Board made a recommendation to the ment. This information will be presented at stocks, in as timely a manner as possible. the Proposed Rule and Draft Environmen- Interstate Fisheries Management Program the Commission’s Spring Meeting. This information shall be presented to the tal Impact Statement (DEIS) for proposed (ISFMP) Policy Board to send letters to The Board discussed a recent Executive Board at the spring meeting. Motion made by modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale NOAA Fisheries including comments on Order from President Biden, whichJuly requires 2012 MAINEMr. Keliher COASTAL and seconded NEWS by Dr. McNamee. Page 21. Take Reduction Plan for 2021 and Draft Bi- both the proposed rule and the Biological a review of a 2020 proclamation that modi- Passed by unanimous consent. ological Opinion for Atlantic fisheries; man- Opinion. fied the Northeast Canyons and SeamountsMaritime Move to re-initiate History PDT and TC work agement responses to the 2020 American The Board reviewed the results and Marine National Monument by returning on the Gulf of Maine resiliency addendum. Lobster Benchmark Stock Assessment and recommendations from the 2020 American commercial fishery management authority The addendum should focus on a trigger Peer Review; the potential for conducting Lobster BenchmarkJOHN Stock Assessment TOFT and to the' Magnuson-StevensS TALE Act. The Interior mechanism such that, upon reaching of the a managementBy William strategy Bunting evaluation for the andPeer fall Review, of this which once wasgreat accepted Maine industryfor man- Secretary shall report his/her findings to the trigger, measures would be automatically lobster A year fishery; or so theago recent the Maine Executive Coastal Order Johnagement first wentuse in to Octoberwork in a2020. Lubec While sardine the President by March 21, 2021. The Board implemented to improve the biological Newson the printed Northeast a Canyonspleasant and little Seamounts story factoryGulf of in Maine/Georges 1904, and one year Bank later (GOM/GBK) was made forwarded a recommendation to the ISFMP resiliency of the GOM/GBK stock. Motion concerningMarine National the old Monument; Eastern aSteamship nomination foremanstock is nearof the time-series Seacoast high sardine abundance factory and at Policy Board to send a letter to the Secretary made by Mr. Keliher and seconded by Ms. Company’sto the Jonah 1903 Crab steamer Advisory Calvin Panel; Austin, and thea Lubec,not experiencing then the largest overfishing, in the United the Board States. felt of the Interior during the review period to Patterson. Passed by unanimous consent. handsomeelection ofcoastal a Board packet, Vice Chair. 298 feet long, that As proactively the largest addressing in Lubec as stock well, resiliency we may restate the Commission’s position that man- Move to recommend to the ISFMP Policy painted NOAA white, Fisheries with a towering staff presented black stacka sum- supposeis essential. that the As Seacoast such, the factory Board was directed fitted agement authority over commercial fisher- Board that the Commission send a letter to andmary two of lofty, proposed raked modificationsmasts. Prior to to World federal withthe thePlan loudest Development whistle in Team town forto continuealerting ies in the area should remain with the New the Secretary of the Interior restating the Warlobster I, she fishery ran on theregulations International being Line considered from employeeswork on Addendum of the arrival XXVII of fish with and a of focus work. on England Fishery Management Council. Commission’s position on modifying the Bostonfor 2021 to alongPortland, with Lubec, a DEIS. Eastport, The proposed and Indeveloping any event, a triggerit was mechanismcustomary, thaton foggywould The Board also approved the nomi- Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine Saintchanges John, to New the Brunswick.Plan would (1) modify gear mornings,automatically for John implement to blow that management whistle to nation of Jon Williams, an offshore com- National Monument. marking Running to introduce across Publisher state-specific Johansen colors not for answermeasures the to whistle improve of the the biological approaching resil- mercial trap fisherman representing Rhode Motion made by Mr. Reid and seconded by longgear after marks the articleand increase appeared, the numberI told him of that gear Portlandiency of steamerthe GOM/GBK so as to stock help ifher the captain trigger Island, to the Jonah Crab Advisory Panel. Ms. Patterson. Passed by majority with one I, markingstoo, knew and a good areas story requiring about marked the Calvin lines; findis reached. his way For in throughthe Southern the channel. New England As it Finally, Dr. Jason McNamee was named abstention (NOAA Fisheries). Austin,(2) modify and that gear I configurationswould send it alongto reduce after the happened,(SNE) stock, John the was assessment especially and good peer friends review Vice Chair of the Lobster Board. Move to approve the nomination to the I numberhad consulted of vertical linesmy bynotes requiring from more a withrecommended Captain Lowell substantial Ingalls measures, of the Calvinsuch as For more information, please contact Jonah Crab Advisory Panel for Jon Williams traps between buoy lines; (3) introduce weak a moratorium, to improve the declining trend Caitlin Starks, Fishery Management Plan of RI. conversation I had had with John Toft, the Austin. Ingalls was from the nearby insertions or weak rope into buoy lines; (4) in abundance. Even so, improvements are Coordinator, at [email protected] or Motion made by Mr. Reid and seconded teller of the tale, in the mid- 1970s. We had Canadian island of Grand Manan and modify existing seasonal restricted areas to likely to be limited as a result of unfavorable 703.842.0740. by Mr. Hasbrouck. Passes by unanimous met at the R.J. Peacock sardine factory on became a naturalized American citizen so allow ropeless fishing; and (5) add one or environmental conditions and declining Motions consent. Brown’stwo new Wharf seasonal in Portland restricted where areas Toft, closed then to thatrecruitment. he could serve as an officer aboard Move to recommend toThe the steamer ISFMP CALVIN Move AUSTIN. to elect Dr. Jason McNamee as in buoyhis late lines eighties, but open was to vice ropeless president gear. and The International Staff also Line presentedsteamers. the Board with a Policy Board that the Commission send let- Vice Chair of the American Lobster Man- superintendent.Board discussed I have some since concerns looked with high the prospective By the turn work of planthe century,to outline coastwise potential Calvinters to NOAAAustin, Fisheries and answered with comments in kind. Ason agementpassing aBoard. remark to the ”wheelsman,” as andchanges low for related that tonotebook the timeline but haveof federal not steamfocal packetareas, linesresource – those needs, based and at associat Boston- soonthe proposed as the rulebig tosteamer amend thewas regulations warped quartermastersMotion made on by theseMr. Reid steamers and second were- foundrulemaking it, and andthus conservation the rendition equivalency of John haded been workload combined tradeoffs by the notoriousfor a managementCharlie alongsideimplementing the thewharf Atlantic John Large hopped Whale aboard Take edcalled. by Ms. Everything Patterson. being Passed as by it unanimousshould be, Toft’sfor state tale thatmanagement follows is programs. drawn entirely from Morsestrategy of Bath,evaluation Maine (MSE) under theof flagthe lobsterof the andReduction headed Plan up to and the the captain’s draft biological cabin on opin the- consent.Ingalls decided to cat-nap on the settee at the memory. Additionally, However, NOAA I believe Fisheries it to staffbe Easternfishery. Steamship The Commission’s Company –Management were hurricaneion. The letter deck, should just aft include of the thepilothouse, following: to back of the pilothouse. Some time later, while reasonablysummarized accurate. the Draft Batch Fisheries significantand Science carriers Committee of passengers identified and also Amer- findThe ruleout andwhat bi-op had should happened. be completed When byhe halfATLANTIC asleep, he MENHADENoverheard the pilot MANAGE remark- to Biological At the time Opinion of our meeting(Opinion) I was for at several work freight,ican lobster much as ofa potential it express. priority Steamers species arrivedthe end the of Mayexhausted to ensure Ingalls the wascourt already does not in the wheelsmanMENT that BOARDthe wind had backed onfederally-permitted a project which, many fisheries years later, including resulted lob- deliveredfor which tin, an solder, MSE couldand cotton be developed seed oil toto bed,intervene. his eyes Implementation – as described bytimeline John so recom many- towardsThe theAtlantic west. Management Good, thought Board Ingalls, met theto in ster.the twoThe volumesOpinion analyzedof A Day’s the Workimpacts ; A of Downinform East management sardine factories, decisions. and The carried Board yearsmendations later — that looking address like practical “two holes start burned dates. reviewfog was landings lifting, andas required he snoozed by Amendment some more. Samplerthe proposed of Historic fisheries Maine on protected Photographs species, awayagreed millions an MSE of couldcans of allow sardines. environmental inSupporting a blanket.” trawl Ingalls equivalency explained such what that has 8 3 and Then as part suddenly of an initial he discussionsat up as onhis revis half-- 1860-1920.along with Traveling a Conservation about theFramework state with that a and Coastal economic waters factors were to then be more very effectively crowded, happened.traps with 2 endlines = 4 traps with 1 endline. itingconscious commercial brain tumbledallocations. to Landingsthe realization data 4x5intends camera, to I reducesought outmortality historic and photos serious of andincorporated without the into benefit management. of any electronic The Board aids Support The enforcementCalvin Austin and coordination had departed with fromthat if 2016-2019 the wind had and indeed quota backed transfers to the from west Mainersinjury atto work North to Atlanticcopy, and Right old-timers Whales who by totasked navigation staff the and piloting the of Technical these scheduled Committee Portlandstate agencies. on schedule Conservation at 5 PM Equivalencies in a thick fog 2018-2020he shouldn’t were still presented be hearing to highlight the deep re- could help me understand what the images steamers was a very demanding, high- withthat woulda light alloweasterly for wind. modifications After running related out to centreverberating trends. Maine’s voice proportion of the offog coastwide signal! depicted. I was privileged to be able to talk pressure job with great responsibilities, hertrawl time lengths. so as to(specific put Seal to Island the bi-op) abeam, A state the- landingsLeaping tohas the increased compass in he recent saw, to years his alarm, and with a number of sharp-minded, dry-witted requiring much skill, experience, and a very coursement that was address changed the burden for the USthe Fisherylong, thethat states the big of Maine,steamer New was Hampshire,headed at rightand could bear based on the actions of Canada. Massachusetts have received the majority folks hailing from the late 1800s who were level-head in moments of stress. Navigation uninterrupted Down East leg. In the angle to its proper course, straight out into Motion made by Mr. Keliher and sec- of quota transfers over the past three years. eager to talk about the old days one more in fog was based on running established darkened pilothouse the pilot on watch sat the North Atlantic! onded by Mr. Borden. Motion carries with- The Board discussed further evaluating time. I treasure the memories of those compass courses at known rates of speed for on a stool by a partially opened window, out objection with one abstention (NOAA the current allocations based on additional meetings, including the hour or so that I was prescribed lengths of time. Continued on Page 22. peeringFisheries). into the dark fog, and occasionally privileged to chat with John Toft. Since slower speeds gave the wind and Continued on Page 23. 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This Haven 12 1/2 was started by one person, but just ran out of time to finish it. She is now This is the transom of the 34-foot Bunker & Ellis being replaced at Eric Dow's boat shop in owned by another person who is having her finished off by Eric Dow in Brooklin. Brooklin. It was single planked, but they decided to double plank it so it was more stable. Eric Dow Boatbuilder looked at that the other projects and thought Microlite and then repainted. They are also well as some wiring. Brooklin this would be a lot more fun to do. He said replacing the transom. They have removed A Newman 32 had constant use 365 In the original shop Eric is working on that he will not be able to complete it, as the single planks and will double plank so days a year, by the now owner’s father. The a Haven 12½, which was started about 30 other projects are more pressing. Over the it is more stable. son had a lot of work done last year making years ago. The builder went to the Wood- last month he as framed up the front end and The plane is on hold, while they work her a day cruiser. This year they are doing enBoat School and took several classes. lazarette, bolted the lead keel on and then he on the Bunker & Ellis. Once the Bunker & full deck and pilothouse paint, replacing toe Unfortunately, Eric thought they got too old will finish up the bottom. Ellis done and gone they will start again on rails, new platform decking, replace all port to complete the project and he sold it. The He then has several other 12½s that the plane. The wing assembly is done they lights and hardware. next owner had it several years thinking need to come in for various issues, many will start on the fuselage next. A Stanley 36 has new owners and that he would finish it. Then he bought a with leaky centerboard trunks. The new paint and vanish shop, with this winter they are having all her exterior Triad Trailer and dropped it off during the In the other shop they have a 34-foot radiant heat, is working well. Eric’s daughter varnish redone. They will also add a new Christmas holidays and was told it would get Bunker & Ellis cruiser, which has had a top- works in there and has been doing a lot of stainless steel bow pulpit, stanchions and done when they found the time. Well, Eric sides wooded, seams routered and filled with cosmetic work on 12½s and other storage lifelines, removable davits, new dinghy with boats getting them ready for the upcoming a lifting system, mechanical and carpentry season. upgrades, and maybe opt to have the hull Boricua Custom Boats Besides all the regular spring work that Awlgripped. 917 US Route 1, Steuben, Maine (at Kennedy Marine) is ongoing, they have a couple of peapods A Stanley 38 is in having her main (207) 540-5025 and 10-foot rowboats to finish off. Eric has engine rebuilt, installing a pullout freezer/ a partially finished Shellback he purchased refrigerator, electric hatch over the V-berth, www.boricuacustomboats.com to finish. He also has a Nutshell framed out and extensive interior varnish. and partially planked. There are three or four boats that will have their bottoms soda blasted and an ep- John Williams Boat Yard oxy barrier coat applied. Hall’s Quarry A Hinckley 40 is receiving a completely They are repowering two boats this new electronics package. They are also do- winter, the first boat is a Wesmac 38. She is ing mechanical upgrades that includes: all having her old 6 cylinder Yanmar replaced the waterlines, pumps. with a C71 Catepillar diesel engine with a A Morgan 45 came from the Great full sound package and new propeller. The Lakes and they are making changes to make second boat is a Wilbur 34. She is currently her more comfortable in Maine waters. They powered with an old Volvo engine and this are adding a dodger, windlass and other will be replaced with a new 440-hp Yanmar amenities. diesel. This is a bigger job because she has a There are dozen wooden International flybridge and an enclosed pilot house. They One-Designs in one of the storage sheds and have taken apart the aft end of the pilot house they all have spring maintenance to do. and are now redoing the exhaust system as The brokerage has been very active as they have closed on three boats just in January and put another under contract. The problem here is that the good inventory is shrinking not just with them, but around the country. With few good quality boats on the market is there more interest in new boats? From winning races to They said that they have had people inquire, but no one has signed a contract yet. One cruising or power boating was interested in a 42 or 44 and the other use Hallett Canvas & Sails was looking for a one-off.

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bruised and hurt everywhere, but the new YACHT CLUB DE MONACO) was feeling rudder was in place. She put out a drogue, good that his larger foils would help him gain with no sails up, in winds about 16 knots. Pip on those in front of him, but he cautioned said there was a lot of pleading with mother that this would come down to the weather nature and the boat, but after an hour and conditions. Anyone with an advantage can a half the rudder was in place. Due to the make up a lot of distances in long races. rudder issue she had lost two spots but was Stephane Le Diraison and Didac Costa back in the race with about 900 miles to go round Cape Horn and following later in the to Cape Horn. day was Kojiro Shiraishi. Manuel Cousin’s (GROUPE SETIN) 14 January, Day 68 did an unwanted gybe causing damage. Dalin still held a 20-mile lead over The biggest issue was a tear in the mainsail, second place Louis Burton (BUREAU which he was forced to drop and make re- VALLEE 2). They are on starboard tack, pairs to. which should last a long time. However, The weather forecast shows that the there are conditions ahead, which will mean lead group will get more bunched up as they sail changes, reefing and tacking. head up the Atlantic. Herrmann is still gaining on the leaders, 9 January, Day 63 due to good foiling conditions. He felt good Three boats are nearing Cape Horn, about his progress and thought it would be Alan Roura (LA FABRIQUE), followed by incredible if the lead pack all finished on the Armel Tripon's L'OCCITANE EN PROVENCE up on her foils. Arnaud Boissières (LA MIE CALINE-AR- same day. The Vendee Globe is a singlehanded have a passion for this kind of racing, but TISANS ARTIPOLE) and Pip. They are The weather looks like there could be a non-stop race round the world starting and there are always a few from other countries in the midst of a low-pressure system with problem with a high-pressure system around finishing in Les Sables d’Olonne, France. hoping to best the masters. heavy air, which will follow them around the Azores. Despite this, many feel that it is It is the most challenging yacht race in the This write-up is a condensed version of the Horn. A couple of boats further back are going to be a quick run to the finish at Les world and might be the most challenging press releases issued by the organizers of the in 50 knots of wind and one was knocked Sables d’Olonne. event in all of sports. The boats used are Vendee Globe. almost down. Pip Hare has made a repair to a boot 60-footers designed to the IMOCA rule, Bestaven’s lead has shrunk as Charlie seal on the rudder she replaced, which was which allows a lot of freedom in the design. In the last issue Yannick Bestaven on Dalin’s APIVIA makes up miles in great leaking. She also lost her life raft and the two However, designers might be innovative, but MAITRE COQ IV was in the lead by 212 conditions (flat seas and 15-20 knots of combined for a penalty of 150 minutes. also realize these boats will be venturing miles and the top ten boats were all within wind) for a foiler. Dalin said of the new 15 January, Day 69 into the roaring forties and screaming fif- 600 miles of the leader. Things were going foilers that the sea conditions in the Southern At Cape Horn Herrmann was 10th and ties, where conditions are extreme, so safety to get interesting as the lead boats worked Ocean were the biggest issue, however, he 805 miles back of the leader. His main becomes the major design concern. The their way up the Southern Atlantic towards added that winds were gusting and that was advantage is the larger foils his boat has. competitors train for years to compete in this the finish. not helpful either. Looking ahead, he said the He also gained staying to the east in more event, and many return for the next one, just 8 January, Day 62 high-pressure system was going to be hard consistent conditions. hoping to win the holy grail of yacht racing. Pip Hare (MEDALIA), who had a crack to judge. Bestaven is now 105 miles back of the This race is dominated by the French, who in the rudder shaft, announced that she was 10 January, Day 64 leader in 6th place. Bestaven’s lead is still shrinking with Isabelle Joschke (MACSF) is nursing five competitors within 345 of the leaders. her damaged racer to Brazil, about 1,000 Who gets through the cold front and to the miles away. easterly trade winds first will benefit greatly. 16 January, Day 70 Isabelle Joschke (MACSF) is nursing The front group of six racers are pouring her boat a long after losing the ram that was over the weather data and trying to make the Penobscot Marine Museum’s Nati onal Fisherman holding the keel in the centre position. She right decision as to the best course to the photography collecti on is the defi niti ve resource for also had water coming in, which she hopes finish. Weather forecasting has gotten better seeing and understanding the commercial fi sheries in to have stopped. She was disappointed with and these racers are using real-time satellite th having to withdraw but pleased at what she images. They also must take into account the 20 century North America. was able to accomplish. warmer currents as they cause convection. See the images online: Bestaven will be the first to the cold Dalin and Burton are still in a very close penobscotmarinemuseum.org/nati onal-fi sherman/ front, but he still has to stay out of the light battle at the front of the leading pack. They areas as four competitors are in the hunt for are in the southeasterly trade winds, which the top spot. are propelling them at speeds around 20 11 January, Day 65 knots. Herrmann changed his course in the Bestaven, who has led for 17 days and overnight and is going more than 20 knots. is further to the west, now has just a 38-mile Sébastien Destremau (MERCI) an- lead with Charlie Dalin second. nounced he was retiring from the race. He Arnaud Boissières rounds Cape Horn has had problems with his autopilots and at 1135hrs UTC. An hour and a half later steering system. He said he was sailing to Roura rounds, followed by Jérémie Beyou New Zealand where the repairs could be (CHARAL) at 1534 hrs UTC. Jérémie was made. the fastest Cape to Cape with a time of 30 Sam Davies (INITIATIVES COEUR) days 14 hours 27 minutes. was forced to retire after hitting something 12 January, Day 66 in the water off South Africa. She and her New leader, Charlie Dalin over comes team made repairs at Cape Town and she a 435-mile deficient and passes Bestaven. opted to continue round the world. She was They are followed by Damien Seguin not pleased being so far behind but knew that (GROUPE APICIL), Thomas Ruyant she was still helping a lot of children with (LINKEDOUT) and Louis Burton (BU- health issues. Go on her website or Facebook REAU VALLÉE 2). It is a guessing game page and her sponsors donate money to the trying to figure out what will be the best cause. course to reach the easterly trade winds. 17 January, Day 71 Once into the trade winds the way to the Dalin was benefitting from a more best way to the finish will not be easily easterly course, while Herrmann was slowed identified. To others the bigger question was further to the west. Herrmann has been in how is their boats? Nobody was offering this confused conditions but hoped that would THE NationalN information, but some suspect that they were change during the night. less than perfect. Miranda Merron rounds Cape Horn in Fisherman At 0156 Pip Hare rounded close to Cape 22nd place. Horn where she found a nice breeze and a Pip had another issue when a controlling flat sea. She even called and talked to the line on her keel canting system snapped and Collection lighthouse keeper. needed to be replaced. @ 13 January, Day 67 18 January, Day 71 PENOBSCOT MARINE MUSEUM The leaders are reaching up the Bra- Dalin and Burton were the first to come www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org zilian coast to Recife with Dalin in the lead out of the Doldrums, with Dalin slightly in Route One, Searsport, Maine 04974  207-548-2529 over Bestaven by a mere 10 miles. In sixth the lead by 48 miles. Herrmann lost more

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However, he is a good position to the north it was anyone’s guess who would find the and this should allow him to regain some of podium. Some thought it was who get the those miles. southwest winds first and who can sail best The lead pack is now looking to find the downwind. One mistake could be disas- best place to cross the high-pressure ridge trous. and then to a low-pressure system coming Presently Dalin leads second place from Canada. Herrmann by 77 miles. However, Burton is Due to the closeness of the front nine further to the north and it was thought in a racers, there is no letting off the gas. At this good position to have better sailing condi- point many of the boats have some sort of tions. issues and being conservative would be The Japanese skipper Kojiro, who is prudent, but when things are this tight that 19th, is pleased with his position and says is not how you win. he is the happiest man in the world. 19 January, Day 72 22 January, Day 75 The weather forecast remained un- Dalin, Burton and Herrmann emerged changed as did the leader, Dalin still being from the high-pressure system and into closely chased by Burton. the low and this should allow them to gain 20 January, Day 73 separation from the other competitors. It is New leader as Burton has a very slight all about staying in the wind, lose it, you get Charlie Dalin's APIVIA was first over the line, but ended up second due to redress for Yan- lead over Dalin. Burton is also further north left behind. nick Bestaven's (MAITRE COQ IV) time spent in the rescue of Kevin Escoffier. and in better conditions giving him a better Dalin has a 65-mile lead over Burton, with foils. He will still get a very warm the port foil. This gave him back first place speed. It is thought he should be able to skirt but who would cross the line first was welcome at Les Sables d’Olonne due to his with Burton a close second. the high and get into the low first and make still anyone’s guess. Also, remember that rescue of Kevin Escoffier on 30 November. 26 January, Day 79 the run for the finish. Dalin said that the two there are three racers (Herrmann (6 hours), Sam Davies, though retired from the Of the top five contenders, who would would meet off the Azores and battle to the Bestaven (10 hours and 15 minutes) and Le race, rounds Cape Horn. be first across the finish line? Could it finish. Cam (16 hours and 15 minutes)) in the lead 24 January, Day 77 be Dalin, Herrmann, Burton, Ruyant or Herrmann was able to find better sailing pack that have redress for their part in the Burton now is leading Dalin by a mere Bestaven. After 80 days and almost 25,000 conditions and has made back some of the rescue of Kevin Escoffier on 30 November. 5 miles. Dalin then gybed off the Azores and miles since the start, just 295 miles separate miles he had lost. 23 January, Day 76 is now on port, which will allow him to use these top five racers. Dalin has an 85 miles The early prediction is that six boats Still too close to call – Dalin has a 34- his foils and this means more speed. lead over Herrmann and should be the first to will finish the same day, which is thought mile lead on Burton with Herrmann 62 miles Bestaven has decided to go further north cross. However, could Herrmann pull out a to be 27 January. back. There were some changes to Burton’s hoping for stronger winds in the oncoming miracle and be the first non-French winner? 21 January, Day 74 track and it was wondered if he was having low. Dalin and Herrman are on the shortest Thomas Ruyant (LINKEDOUT) was issues. A call from race headquarters went Pip and Leslie Stretch, CEO of Medal- route to the finish with Burton, Ruyant and displeased with the fact that he could not unanswered and they figured he may be lia, her sponsor, said that after the race they Bestaven on the northerly course, which is push his boat to its potential due to the miss- changing sails. A little later they noticed his should go looking for a new boat. longer, but faster. ing port foil. Bestaven had made repairs to speed was back up. 25 January, Day 78 27 January, Day 80 some of the issues he was suffering with and It is thought that when Dalin gybes off Predictions are for a very close finish The redress for Bestaven, Le Cam and felt that he was near 100 percent now. He did the Azores he should be able to gain sepa- and with the redress times the one to cross Herrman will certainly come into play as the add that he would not be able to use some ration from Burton, who does not have foils first may not be the winner. top boats near the finish line. Dalin will cross of his sails, but that should not be much of on his racer. The winds on the Bay of Biscay had first, Herrmann is expected to finish second a handicap. Jean Le Cam is in 8th 492 miles behind been light but are predicted to strengthen. Continued on Page 22. 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she hit something off New Zealand and was Boissières, Alan Roura, Kojiro Shiraishi, nearly lost. Sorel added that in this race he Stéphane Le Diraison Pip Hare and Didac made a major composite repair to the deck. Costa. They are now sailing downwind and 31 January, Day 84 the lows in front of them are not strong. Armel Tripon (L’OCCITANE EN Isabelle Joschke, who was forced to PROVENCE) had extremely difficult con- retired from the race due to damaged rams, ditions on his way to the finish line. It was has made repairs in Brazil and is on her way blowing 45 knots with 15 plus foot seas as back to Les Sables d’Olonne. head rode a low. 6 February, Day 90 Clarisse Crèmer, who is in 12th, is just Despite having to returned to Les Sa- north of the Azores and will be the first bles d’Olonne after the start due to damage woman to cross the finish line. Behind her and restart nine days after the original start is Romain Attanasio and Jérémie Beyou off Beyou still sailed an incredible race. His the Canary Islands, behind them is a pack perseverance did not go unnoticed by the consisting of Arnaud Boissières, Alan Ro- racers or spectators. He changed is goals ura, Stéphane le Diraison, Kojiro Shiraïshi, and focused on working his way through the Clarisse Cremer is first woman over the line and sets a new record. Pip Hare and Didac Costa. fleet. He passed his first racers just before Continued rom Page 21. Third was Burton who slipped by Her- 1 February, Day 85 the Cape of Good Hope and in the Southern rman who was in a collision with a fishing Sliding over in in 11th was Armel Tri- Ocean he takes care not to push too hard and or third since Burton is just 30 miles back. vessel 90 miles from the finish. Following pon. His boat was a new design that was make sure when he rounded Cape Horn his Dalin crossed first sailing a near flaw- the collision Herrman nursed his boat to the launched a year ago, meaning that they had boat was without issues. less race and was consistently at the front finish line with damage to the starboard foil little time to fully test her out. She sports Attanasio crosses in 14th. of the lead pack all away around the world. and hull and rig damage. a scow bow, which proved fast and more For the next pack of six racers the fore- With Dalin crossing he now had to see if The question was would Le Cam cross comfortable. cast shows depressions that will challenge he put enough distance between those with before 20:34 he will knock Herrmann out of 2 February, Day 86 the racers as to what is the best course to the redress to hold on to the top spot. Remember fourth. Pip Hare is in reaching conditions fol- finish. The first low they should hit tomor- he had to make a very complicated repair to 29 January, Day 82 lowing the high dissipating off the Azores, row with squalls and large waves. his foil housing by hanging over the side tied Le Cam finished the race inth 8 , but which has forced her to the west. Her 7 February, Day 91 to a halyard, which caused him to slow the when corrected for redress he slipped into 21-year-old racer is tough in these condi- The five boats are still battling amongst boat for about 18 hours. He rounded Cape the fourth spot. Le Cam said after the race tions as she sports few creature comforts. themselves in tough conditions and just 100 Horn behind by 15 hours, but quickly made that race organizers need to look at the cost 3 February, Day 87 miles is separating them. Pip fought a tough up more than 400 miles when the leader of this race and make sure that young sail- Clarisse Crèmer crossed the finish line battle with a headsail before stuffing it down slowed in light air off Rio de Janeiro. ors can still afford to enter, saying that the with a time of 87 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes the forward hatch and then damaged a furler. He sailed about 28,268 miles at an costs are grow and could eliminate younger breaking the record for the fastest female in She needs to fix the furler otherwise she will average speed of 14.67 knots. He was third sailors. the race, formally held by Ellen MacArthur not have sails for a downwind run. When this to the equator, first at Cape of Good Hope, 30 January, Day 83 (94 days, 4 hours). Cremer played down the group arrives in the Bay of Biscay, they will first at Cape Leeuwin, second Cape Horn Ruyant took sixth; followed by Damien female record saying that everyone in this be greeted with a low packing winds up to 50 and second to the equator. Seguin in eighth and Benjamin Dutreux, race are equals. What is most impressive is knots and tough sea conditions. It is thought 28 January, Day 81 nineth; and Maxime Sorel took tenth. Sorel’s that this is her second solo race in an IMOCA that this group will finish Wednesday. Bestaven crosses at 3:19:46 with a racer V AND B MAYENNE when launched boat. She hopes to do more solo ocean races. Manuel Cousin has suffered keel ram time of 80 days, 13 hours, 5 minutes and 46 in 2007 was christened with milk. In the 5 February, Day 89 damage when the ram snapped and damaged second. After adjusting for the redress his 2008 Vendee she was dismasted in the Bay The next to cross should be Beyou the mountings. He has made composite re- time was 80 days, 3 hours, 44 minutes and of Biscay just after the start and was forced to followed by Attanasio, but that would not pairs but has yet to centre the keel and pin 46 seconds giving him the win over Dalin, retire. In the Barcelona World Race, she was be until tomorrow. it. who finished in 80 days, 6 hours, 15 minutes forced to retire at Cape horn when her keel Behind them are six racers (Arnaud and 47 seconds. He sailed 28,583.8 miles at bearings failed. Then in the 2016 Vendee an average speed of 14.78 knots. RESULTS AS OF: 9 February Skipper/Boat Finishing Time 1) Yannick Bestaven, MAÎTRE COQ IV 80 D; 3 H; 44 M; 46 S 2) Charlie Dalin, APIVIA 80 D; 6 H; 15 M; 47 S 3) Louis Burton, BUREAU VALLEE 2 80 D; 10 H; 25 M; 12 S 4) Jean Le Cam, YES WE CAM! 80 D; 13 H; 44 M; 55 S 5) Boris Herrmann, SEAEXPLORER - YACHT CLUB… 80 D; 14 H; 59 M; 45 S 6) Thomas Ruyant, LINKEDOUT 80 D; 15 H; 22 M; 01 S 7) Damien Seguin, GROUPE APICIL 80 D; 21 H; 58 M; 20 S 8) Giancarlo Pedote, PRYSMIAN GROUP 80 D; 22 H; 42 M; 20 S 9) Ben Dutreux, OMIA WATER FAMILY 81 D; 19 H; 45 M; 20 S 10) Maxime Sorel, V & B-MAYENNE 82 D; 14 H; 30 M; 15 S Offer Valid February 1 -April 30 11) Armel Tripon, L’OCCITANE EN PROVENCE 84 D; 19 H; 07 M; 50 S 12) Clarisse Cremer, BANQUE POPULAIRE X 87 D; 02 H; 24 M; 25 S 13) Jérémie Beyou, CHARAL 89 D; 18 H; 55 M; 58 S 14) Romain Attanasio, PURE - BEST WESTERN 90 D; 02 H; 46 M; 02 S Skipper/Boat Foils Speed Dist. Finish 15) Arnaud Boissieres Yes 16.13 301.87 LA MIE CÂLINE – ARTISANS 16) Kojiro Shiraishi Yes 9.37 369.36 DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE 17) S. Le Diraison Yes 15.36 443.23 TIME FOR OCEANS 18) Alan Roura Yes 16.03 447.03 LA FABRIQUE 19) Pip Hare No 12.95 516.39 MEDALLIA 20) Didac Costa No 14.56 1038.44 ONE PLANET ONE OCEAN 21) Clément Giraud No 8.86 1784.1 COMPAGNIE DU LIT / JILITI 22) Miranda Merron No 2.34 1911.33 CAMPAGNE DE FRANCE 21) Manuel Cousin No 4.44 2141.24 GROUPE SÉTIN 24) Alexia Barrier No 8.45 3811.46 TSE - 4MYPLANET 25) Ari Huusela No 10.84 3895.43 STARK Retired S. Destremau, MERCI Isabelle Joschke – MACSF Fabrice Amedeo - NEWREST - ART & FENÊTRES Sam Davies - INITIATIVES-COEUR Sébastien Simon - ARKEA PAPREC Alex Thomson - HUGO BOSS Kevin Escoffier - PRB Nicolas Troussel - CORUM L’EPARGNE March 2021 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 23. Summary of ASMFC Winter Meetings

Continued from Page 12. trawl vessels to fish in the restricted area (8) recreational accountability; (9) coastal agement Plan Coordinator, at efranke@ and addressing them where needed. NOAA commercial quota allocation; and (10) other asmfc.org or 703.842.0740. landings information by category such as Fisheries released a final rule of the Amend- issues raised in public comments. Meeting Summary from the Episodic Set-Aside Program and ment in January 2021 with an effective date Stakeholders are encouraged to provide The Atlantic Striped Bass Management incidental catch. Preliminary 2020 landings of February 10, 2021. input on the PID either by attending state Board met to receive a Technical Com- will be available in the coming months Lastly, the Board received a brief public hearings or providing written com- mittee (TC) report on assessment model through state compliance reports, due April update regarding ongoing discussions be- ment. It is anticipated that states from Maine sensitivity to recreational release mortality 1st, and the Board will continue discussions tween Commission and Council leadership through North Carolina will be conducting assumptions; consider approving for public on commercial allocations at the Spring on coordinating state and federal herring public hearings, likely in a virtual format, in comment an updated draft of the Public In- Meeting. management. Following a meeting that March and April 2021. A subsequent press formation Document (PID) for Amendment The Board also briefly discussed the occurred between the Executive Directors release will provide the details of those hear- 7; and consider proposed study collecting in- management of Atlantic menhaden in the of the Commission and Council and NOAA ings. The Atlantic Striped Bass Management formation on the tube rig gear and a proposed Chesapeake Bay and data needed to expand attorneys, Commission and Council leader- Board will meet at the Commission’s 2021 exemption to the circle hook requirement for the stock assessments to include spatial ship will reconvene to continue coordination Spring Meeting in May to consider public this gear. dynamics. The 2020 single-species and discussions and review the responsibilities comment and provide direction to staff for The Board reviewed a TC report on the ecological reference points (ERP) bench- of each management body. Further updates items to be included in Draft Amendment 7. sensitivity of the stock assessment model to mark stock assessments evaluated Atlantic on this coordination effort will be provided The PID is available at http://www. different scenarios of recreational release menhaden coastwide as a single population at the next Board meeting. asmfc.org/files/PublicInput/StripedBas- mortality. This TC task was the result of and described the ecological impacts of its For more information, please contact sAm7PID_PublicComment_Feb2021.pdf Board and public concern about the assump- population on key predator and prey spe- Emilie Franke, Fishery Management Plan or via the Commission’s website, www.asm- tion of a coastwide 9% release mortality used cies. Currently, the models used to assess Coordinator, at [email protected] or fc.org, under Public Input. Public comment in the assessment. The analysis focused on Atlantic menhaden do not have spatial or 703.842.0740. will be accepted until 5 PM (EST) on April the sensitivity of the model to that assump- seasonal dynamics although that remains Motions 9, 2021 and should be forwarded to Emilie tion and addressed the question of whether a long-term goal. The Board tasked the Move to approve the following Atlan- Franke, Fishery Management Plan Coordi- model results or stock status would change Technical Committee and ERP Workgroup tic herring specifications for 2021-2023 as nator, 1050 N. Highland St, Suite 200A-N, if a different release mortality rate was with identifying and prioritizing data or data recommended by the New England Fishery Arlington, VA 22201; 703.842.0741 (FAX) used. The report highlighted that significant collection programs necessary to develop Management Council contingent on the final or at [email protected] (Subject line: changes to the release mortality rate as- the ERP models to include spatially explicit rule being published by NOAA Fisheries: Striped Bass PID). For more information, information, with particular interest in the For 2021: Annual Catch Limit (ACL) please contact Emilie Franke, Fishery Man- Continued on Page 24. Chesapeake Bay, to be considered at their = 4,814 mt; Domestic Annual Harvest = next Meeting. 4,814 mt; Border Transfer = 0 mt; Area 1A For more information, please contact Sub-ACL = 1,391 mt; Area 1B Sub-ACL = Willis Beal - SILVER DOLLAR Kirby Rootes-Murdy, Senior Fishery Man- 207 mt; Area 2 Sub-ACL = 1,338 mt; Area agement Plan Coordinator, at krootes-mur- 3 Sub-ACL = 1,877 mt; Fixed Gear Set- [email protected] or 703.842.0740. Aside= 30 mt; Research Set-Aside as % of Motions Sub-ACLs= 3%. No motions made. For 2022 and 2023: Annual Catch Limit (ACL) = 4,098 mt; Domestic Annual ATLANTIC HERRING MANAGE- Harvest = 4,098 mt; Border Transfer = 0 MENT BOARD mt; Area 1A Sub-ACL = 1,184 mt; Area The Atlantic Herring Management 1B Sub-ACL = 176 mt; Area 2 Sub-ACL = Board met to set 2021-2023 fishery spec- 1,139 mt; Area 3 Sub-ACL = 1,598 mt; Fixed ifications. The New England Fishery Gear Set-Aside= 30 mt; Research Set-Aside Management Council (Council) approved as % of Sub-ACLs= 0% 2021-2023 fishery specifications back in Motion made by Ms. Ware and sec- September 2020 through Framework 8. onded by Mr. Abbott. Motion passed by The framework proposes a lower sub-an- unanimous consent. nual catch limit (ACL) for Area 1A in 2021 This is a photograph of the jig, which is upside right. You can see the strongback on top with (1,391 mt) and 2022/2023 (1,184 mt) based ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS MAN- the stations attached and the top ribband would be the position of the top plank. Also, not on results of the 2020 Management Track AGEMENT BOARD there are marks on the ribbands and that is where the frames go. Assessment and following the acceptable The Commission’s Atlantic Striped Continued from from Page 1. wash boards and a bigger crown on the biological catch (ABC) control rule outlined Bass Management Board approved for pub- houses.” in Amendment 8. lic comment the Public Information Docu- trap, it moved it and it would chafe the deck Once the decks are finished Willis will The Board reviewed the specifications ment (PID) for Draft Amendment 7 to the beam, the nails would rust off and when they begin on the trunk cabin and the house. He at the 2020 Annual Meeting, and set seasonal Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) did, you put weight on it you could shove builds these usually out of cedar, which he allocations for the 2021 fishing year based for Atlantic Striped Bass. As the first step in it down and it would spread your boat. The has from left over wood from the big boats. on the information, but decided to wait to the amendment process, the PID seeks input older boats stood up well, but they would The planks he made out of laths from Ham- take action on the 2021-2023 specifications from stakeholders and those interested in let go around the turn of the bilge. When I ilton Marine. He sawed them to the right until NOAA Fisheries had released a final striped bass about changes observed in the was constructing a boat I would put a knee thickness and then sanded both sides so you rule on the framework. While a final rule had fishery/resource and potential management at the bulkhead on each side and that gave would never know they were once a lath. not been published at the time of this meet- measures. you something extra to fasten the bulkhead Then comes lots of sanding and paint. ing, the Board approved the specifications The last time a new plan amendment to to. Harold Gower was the first one around This model is going to a nine year old as outlined in the Council’s framework (see the Atlantic Striped Bass FMP was adopted here that I know of that put that knee in. I boy from Addison who saw it for the first table below) contingent on a final rule being was in 2003 (Amendment 6). Since then, the also put a shelf, an extra clamp, in here that time the end of January. When asked why published by NOAA Fisheries. status and understanding of the striped bass went 2/3 of the length of the boat set right a model of SILVER DOOLLAR, Willis The Board also received an update stock and fishery has changed considerably up under the deck beams and they were all explained, “He was going over here to the on the Council’s Amendment 8. Approved which raises concern that the current man- fastened down into that clamp. That gave it school and SILVER DOLLAR was sitting in 2018, the Amendment’s purpose is to agement program no longer reflects current more strength.” right across from the shop in the driveway establish a long-term ABC control rule for fishery needs and priorities. The results of Once the sharp-risers are in place the for sale. He loved the looks of that boat. He Atlantic herring that explicitly account for the 2018 Benchmark Stock Assessment in ceiling is next, which is also screwed in started saving his money for the boat, but it herring’s role in the ecosystem. Additional- particular led the Board to discuss a number place. By adding the ceiling the model is worked out so he could have a model.” ly, the Amendment addresses the biological of prominent issues facing striped bass man- now pretty stiff and should not move much. Presently, Willis has several people and ecological requirements of the species agement. Consequently, the Board initiated Then the platform is put down plank by lined up for a model, he thought at least by establishing a restricted area prohibiting the development of Amendment 7 in August plank followed by the cabin sole. seven. “I expect after I build Alonzo’s next fishing with midwater trawl gear to prevent 2020. Then the hull is faired, caulked fol- one that I will build one for my brother,” said potential localized depletion and user group The purpose of the PID is to solic- lowed by a coat of paint. Willis “He ordered one quite a while ago. It conflicts. The restricted area is inshore of it stakeholder input on prioritizing the The only thing below is a V-berth and will be probably one of these, because he 12 nautical miles U.S./Canada border to importance of each topic for continued that is built just like the real boat was. Willis used MELANIE JEAN for 13 years.” the Rhode Island/Connecticut border and development and potential inclusion in the was fitting the V-berth and said, “Next, I will There is no question Willis loves build- inshore of 20 nautical miles off the east Draft Amendment. The PID considers the start making up deck beams and this clamp ing these models. He must because after the coast of Cape Cod. In considering potential following management topics: (1) fishery is already beveled for the angle of the deck last one he figured that he was working for impacts of the new restricted area to state goals and objectives; (2) biological refer- beams. You fit these right down into the about $1.25 an hour. Once this model is done waters fisheries, Maine and New Hampshire ence points; (3) management triggers; (4) clamp. The big boats I didn’t do that. I just he has 400 traps to get ready for the season currently do not allow midwater trawling in stock rebuilding targets and schedule; (5) slotted where I put the beam in and chiseled and his cruiser EIGHT BELLS needs paint their state waters. Massachusetts and Rhode regional management; (6) management it out. I put the same crown on my deck as and vanish before she goes over in June, but Island are reviewing potential loop holes program equivalency (conservation equiv- I do on the top of the houses on these. The he loves doing it all. that allow state only permitted midwater alency); (7) recreational release mortality; larger boats I used less crown on the deck, Page 24. MAINE COASTAL NEWS March 2021 Summary of ASMFC Winter Meetings

Continued from Page 23. postponed until 2022. The Board noted that study and the need to re-consider this ex- Move to accept the Maine/Massachu- COVID-19 may also impact data collection emption considering the anecdotally low setts proposal to study the tube rig fishery sumption in the model resulted in significant in 2021 and they may have to consider this incidence of gut hooking with this gear. and, for the duration of the study, delay im- changes to the scale of the population, but issue again next year. The Board agreed by Some Board members reiterated concern plementation of the circle hook requirement did not affect the final stock status determi- consensus to forward this recommendation that this exemption may lead to requests for for tube rig gear through 2022 for all states nation. While having a more refined estimate to postpone the striped bass stock assess- other exemptions, making enforceability in the striped bass management unit. Other of recreational release mortality may not ment to 2022 to the ISFMP Policy Board. difficult and potentially undermining the states wishing to participate in a study on change the assessment model performance The Board then considered a proposed intent of the provision. The Board accepted the tube rig fishery should submit a letter for past years, the TC emphasized that reduc- study by Maine and Massachusetts to collect the Maine/Massachusetts proposal to study of intent to ASMFC within two weeks to ing release mortality through management information on the striped bass baited tube the tube rig fishery and approved a delayed ensure consistency in data collection. Mo- measures and angler education and outreach rig fishery and an accompanying request implementation of the circle hook require- tion made by Ms. Ware and seconded by continues to be important for the recovery for a two-year exemption to the circle ment for tube rig gear coastwide through Mr. Armstrong. Motion passes (11 in favor, of the stock. In response to questions from hook requirements for the tube rig gear. 2022. Other states interested in participating 4 opposed). Board members, the TC noted that it is im- Addendum VI requires the mandatory use in the study should submit a letter of intent Main Motion portant to understand and track how changes of circle hooks when fishing for striped to the Commission within two weeks. Create an ad hoc committee estab- in recreational management (e.g. circle hook bass with bait to reduce discard mortality in The Board also discussed the uncertain- lished by the chair to develop a definition requirements) affect the stock trends in the recreational striped bass fisheries. At their ty around the definition of bait and the dif- of bait that would require the use of circle future. The Board reiterated the importance October 2020 meeting, the Board approved fering interpretations of natural bait among hooks. This committee will report back to of hearing from the public on the issue of Addendum VI state implementation plans states. The Board approved by consensus the the Striped Bass Board at a special Board recreational release mortality which is in- for circle hook requirements with the caveat creation of an ad hoc committee to develop meeting to take place early March 2021. cluded in the PID as part of the Amendment that no exemptions to mandatory circle hook a definition of bait that would require the Motion made by Mr. Hasbrouck and 7 development process. requirements will be permitted. Since then, use of circle hooks and method of fishing seconded by Dr. McNamee The Board also heard from the TC on the Commission and several states have that would require the use of circle hooks Motion to Amend the timeline for the next stock assessment received request to consider exemptions for as well as how to handle incidental catch. Move to amend to add method of fishing that update for striped bass, which is currently tube rig gear. The Board heard from Maine The ad hoc committee will report back to would require the use of circle hooks and scheduled for 2021. Due to the impacts of and Massachusetts on their proposed study the Striped Bass Board at a special Board how to handle incidental catch. COVID-19 on data collection and consid- to assess the prevalence of baited tube rigs meeting to take place early March 2021 or Motion made by Mr. Cimino and seconded ering that 2020 is only the first year of Ad- in the fishery and to assess the eincid nce as soon as possible. by Dr. Davis. Motion passes (15 in favor). dendum VI implementation, the TC recom- of deep hooking (i.e. gut hooking). Some Finally, the Board approved the fol- Main Motion as Amended mended that the stock assessment update be Board members expressed support for this lowing new members to the Striped Bass Create an ad hoc committee established by Advisory Panel: Andrew Dangelo and the chair to develop a definition of bait that Michael Plaia representing Rhode Island; would require the use of circle hooks and Dennis Fleming representing the Potomac method of fishing that would require the use River Fisheries Commission; and Nathaniel of circle hooks and how to handle incidental Miller representing New York. catch. This committee will report back to For more information, please contact the Striped Bass Board at a special Board Emilie Franke [email protected], Fishery meeting to take place early March 2021 or Management Plan Coordinator, or Toni as soon as possible. Kerns [email protected], ISFMP Director, Motion passes by consent. or at 703.842.0740. Move to approve Andrew Dangelo and Motions Michael Plaia representing Rhode Island, Move to approve the Public Information Dennis Fleming representing the Potomac Document for Draft Amendment 7 to the River Fisheries Commission, and Nathaniel Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan for Miller representing New York to the Striped Moving the lobster boat MICHELLE D. into the shop at Webhannet Boat Yard in Wells. public comment as modified today. Motion Bass Advisory Panel. made by Mr. Fote and seconded by Mr. Gary. Motion made by Mr. Gary and seconded by U. S. Navy News Motion approved by consensus. said Cross. “In addition to a fundamental Continued from Page 9. grasp of the scientific principles, I also re- Maine DMR News Navy’s Gun Launched Guided Projectile ceived a bedrock foundation of how federal Continued from Page 10. We are interested in how your fishing program at the warfare center in Dahlgren, acquisition regulations work, and the sys- activity can help better define the research Virginia. The Rorie Award – named in honor tems engineering courses also taught me the Maine DMR Seeks Industry Input on array and associated research plan. We of retired Rear Adm. C.J. Rorie, a former fundamental principles of how the ‘system Fishing Activity in Proposed Offshore intend to work with commercial and recre- warfare center commander and NPS alum- of systems’ work together to bring a new Wind Site ational fishermen to better understand the nus– recognizes excellence in performance capability to the fleet and warfighter. Dear Industry Member, impacts of wind development in the Gulf of military personnel who contribute signifi- “All of this enabled me to hit the ground Today, Governor Mills issued a letter of Maine. Ultimately the selected site will cantly to the effectiveness of the division’s running in [Dahlgren] and understand the to all commercial fishing license-holders not exceed 16 square statute miles and will operations. avenues a program can take to get capability outlining a series of actions to protect coastal be connected to the electrical grid by an According to command officials, Cross to the warfighters as fast as possible,” con- fisheries from the impacts of offshore wind undersea cable to Wiscasset (Maine Yankee) was recognized for outstanding leadership tinued Cross. development. or Yarmouth (Wyman Station). in the Gun Launched Guided Projectile ef- Whether developing railgun technolo- These actions include a proposal for a First and foremost, the State seeks to fort leading a successful fielding of a guided gy at NPS or NSWCDD, Cross agreed with 10-year moratorium on new wind projects avoid displacement of fishing activity, or if projectile. McGlasson that railguns are appearing to be for state-controlled waters, a review of off- that is not possible, to minimize it. We intend “I was able to work with some amazing a more cost-efficient warfighting capability. shore wind regulations, and an extension of to work with the fishing industry to evaluate scientists and engineers at Dahlgren,” said “Railgun and HVP technology would the permitting timeline for the Gulf of Maine available data that shows fishing activity, Cross.“The people and technology that are allow for far cheaper options to counter Floating Offshore Wind Research Array. but we know that most of this data is either present here [in Dahlgren] are definitely adversarial threats,” said Cross. “When The Maine Department of Marine Re- incomplete (limited in years) or does not world class. My time at NPS and my thesis you look at engagements, the cost per sources is also seeking feedback from com- include critical fisheries (lobster and tuna). research there made for an easier transition engagement becomes an issue that must mercial and recreational fishermen on how Furthermore, fishing is very dynamic, and to the work at Dahlgren.” be addressed for protracted conflicts. The and where fishing activities occur within the we know that areas that have been important Prior to being a technological leader at logistics of having the depth of fire with area of interest for a proposed offshore wind historically or may be in the future may not NSWCDD, Cross’ NPS research focused on HVPs, operating at their maximum capabil- research array. be reflected in the data for areas with high how electromagnetic contacts coated with ity, on shooting platforms starts to become Please complete the following brief sur- current use. carbon nanontubes (CNT) could be applied extremely attractive.” vey to provide your input which will be used The survey can be found at https://arcg. to modern day weapon technology. Cross From the new Railgun Lab to the tra- in decisions around locating the proposed is/LLfWj conducted his NPS thesis research at the ditional classroom, Cross expressed that site: https://arcg.is/LLfWj If you are in need of assistance com- NPS Railgun Lab, albeit while it was still he’s the perfect example of how NPS can Upon completion of the survey, DMR pleting this survey, or know someone who under construction. transform its military officer students into staff may reach out for additional follow up would like to participate but is unable to While the burgeoning Railgun Lab innovative leaders who can respond to and information as the process evolves. complete the survey online, please contact enabled Cross’ research, NPS’ multidisci- emerging military needs. A map of the proposed area is is attached Carl Wilson, Director Bureau of Marine plinary education prepared him to apply it, “The science, curriculum and personal to this notice. The State is seeking informa- Science, at [email protected] or and to be a critical thinker and leader in the experiences [at NPS] are unmatched,” said tion to narrow down the site to 16 square (207)633-9538. field. Cross. “What I learned via the curricula, miles or less. Additional information on the We estimate this survey will take 5-10 “NPS prepared me by educating me into faculty and my fellow students positioned proposed research array can be found at: minutes to complete. If you choose to do the science, technology, and real-world ap- me to lead, excel, and make an immediate https://www.maine.gov/energy/initiatives/ so, we will follow up directly with you for plications for which I have been working,” impact after graduation.” offshorewind/researcharray additional comments. March 2021 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 25.

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4 April engine and machinery. She will be ready to datory one, and that the subject of the better that section 4,505 Revised Statutes be made Page 8. go on the route by May 1 the time specified enforcement of the regulations, as embodied to apply to sailing vessels as well as to steam From The Shipbuilding City. in the contract. in Resolution No. 10, be also provided for vessels. In saving life and property from Great Activity Prevailing in Bath HARRY C. WEBBER, Bath by law. Resolution 13, recommending that shipwrecks it is recommended that appro- Shipyards and A Prosperous Season March 29, 1890. single vessels be prevented from crossing priate legislation be had by this government Assured.—Vessel now on the Stocks.— the bows of leaders of squadrons of three for carrying into effect the recommendations Some Recent Launches.—Big Ship- 11 April or more ships of war in regular formation, contained in resolutions two and three of this ments of Ice. Page 1. was taken out of the regulations and place general division. It is also recommended (Correspondence of The Journal.) Hovey & Fickett, Milbridge, are doing in the appendix thereto, to be brought to that the following paragraph be added to At the present time the shipbuilding a large business in their paving quarry this the attention of the various Powers, owing section 4,290 Revised Statutes: “In every outlook is very promising. All of the yards season. At present they have twenty-five to its being an entirely new rule and one case of collision in which it is practicable are filled with timber and vessels are rapidly cutters employed. which would not result in benefit unless so to do, the master shall, immediately after going up. Crosby has the keel for a 600-ton * * * * * adopted and enforced by all maritime gov- the occurrence, cause a statement thereof, three-masted schooner laid and timber in F. L. Osgood, yacht engine builder, ernments. Regarding Resolution 14, which and of the circumstances under which the the yard for a four-masted vessel of 1150 Bangor, is having a busy season. He is now relates to standing by a vessel with which same occurred, to be entered in the official tons which he is to build. At Rogers yard a making a 15 hp yacht engine for Captain there has been a collision, the Conference log book.” three-masted schooner is framed, and Thurs- Hadlock of Islesford to replace a kerosene recommended that this be called to the spe- General division 6 relates to the neces- day afternoon he launched the big four-mast- engine in one of his boats and is also to fur- cial attention of the Governments. But the sary qualifications for officers and seamen, ed schooner R. F. PETTIGREW, for Jacob S. nish a boiler for the same. He has recently United States delegates recommend that it including tests for sight and color blindness; Winslow and Co. of Portland. She measures shipped a 5 hp yacht engine to George A. be enacted as a law by Congress, changing and it is recommended that no man or boy 183.7 feet long, 37.3 feet wide, and 18 feet Oliver of Gardiner and one of 5 hp to Boston. the recommendatory clause to a mandatory shall be permitted to serve on board any ves- deep. Her tonnage is 884.67 net. one, with the provision that in case of fail- sel in the capacity of seaman whose visual Kelley, Spear & Co. are building a Page 2. ure so to do, and no reasonable cause for power is below one-half normal, or who is four-masted schooner for Captain Lavender The Maritime Conference Report. such failure is shown, the collision shall, red or greeen color blind. With reference to on which the plankers have commenced Congressional Action Recommended in the absence of proof to the contrary, be resolutions 2 and 3, it is recommended that work, and have the frames all in position upon many useful Regulations Concern- deemed to have been caused by his wrong- they be enacted as law, and that they be made for the Kimball schooner which is owned ing Navigation on the High seas. ful act, neglect or default. Under General to apply to enrolled as well as registered ves- in Trevett. Their firm will build a large The U. S. Delegates to the International Division 2, of Regulations to determine the sels. It is also recommended that the present four-masted schooner for Joseph Church Maritime Conference have completed their seaworthiness of vessels it is recommended system of examination of masters, officers, of Taunton. She will measure 230 feet keel, report, the following synopsis of which in regard to construction of vessels, that a engineers and pilots of steam vessels be 46 feet beam, and 21 feet deep. She will ton afford an idea of its scope. The - receom Board of Experts be appointed to consider revised, and that examinations as to com- about 1600 and has the largest measure- mendations made are in conformity with the recommendations made by the Con- petency be extended to masters and officers ments of any four-master ever built here. the views of the delegates from the other ference, with the view of determining the of sailing vessels. General division 7 relates She is modelled more like a yacht than is principal nations, and Congress will be practicability of establishing suitable rules to lanes for steamers on frequented routes, the custom on such big vessels and will be asked to sanction them, in conformity with for the construction of vessels. and in regard to the conclusion reached a fast sailer. The New England Co. has a similar enactments by the other maritime The U. S. delegates recommend the by the Conference the delegates give their four-masted schooner all framed for Captain powers. Congressional action is asked, at as revision and the better enforcement of the approval and recommend that the fishermen George C. Warren, of Barnegat, NJ, and the early a date as possible, on regulations for laws now in existence and the enactment on the Grand Banks be required to use more frames up for three others of their class, all preventing collisions at sea, for the naviga- of new ones covering all necessities, espe- powerful lights, do away with the old mouth over 1000 tons each and the ceilers have tion of all vessels of the United States upon cially as to the inspection of sailing vessels, foghorn and provide their vessels with the begun work on the Drake 500-ton schooner. the high seas, and in all waters connected their equipment and appliance. Under the modern mechanical ones, which are more This company have contracted for four other therewith navigable by sea-going vessels, division of uniform regulations regarding powerful and can be sounded by every man large four-masted vessels. except where local rules are necessary, and the designating and marking of vessels the or boy employed on board. These vessels The Sewalls have their 800-ton schoo- it is earnestly recommended that such local Conference agreed to the following: The should be inspected to see that they comply ner ceiled. This firm has recently purchased rules be made to conform as nearly as pos- name of every registered merchant vessel with the above recommended requirements. the Moses yard which adjoins theirs. The sible to the international rules. The act to go shall be marked upon each bow and upon the As to the conclusion reached on night Morse Transportation Co. have the big into effect upon a date set by the President, stern, and the port of registry of every such signals for communicating at sea, our dele- 1600-ton schooner at their yard all ceiled such date depending upon acceptance of vessel shall be marked upon the stern. These gates recommend the adoption of them, and and partly planked. G. G. Deering has the these regulations by the principal Maritime names shall be marked in Roman letters in that when uniform signals for transmitting keelson in his 1100-ton four-master. Hawley Powers represented at the Conference. a light color on a dark ground, or in a dark information between stranded vessels and will launch the next vessel. She is a small In regard to the series of resolutions color on a light ground, and to be distinctly the shore are adopted they be inserted in coaster for Boothbay parties. Donnell’s about lights, lanterns, color of the glasses, visible. The smallest letters used shall not be the revised international code book to be schooner is being ceiled. John McDonald etc., fourteen in number; the delegates rec- less than four inches. The draft of every reg- published by the Hydrographic Office, Navy has commenced work on a yacht of the ommend that resolutions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, istered vessel shall be marked upon the stem Department. It is also recommended that the Burgess design. She will measure 105 feet 8, 9 and 11, be enacted as laws and embod- and sternpost in English feet or decimetres in “supplementary code of limited scope to long, 22 feet wide, and 13 feet deep. She will ied at once in the instructions now issued either Arabic or Roman numerals. The bot- convey information of special importance be a handsome boat and built for pleasure. to inspectors of steam vessels, with the tom of each numeral shall indicate the draft to passing vessels,” and the “uniform sig- New York parties are the owners. Houghton recommendatory clause changed to a man- to that line. The U. S. delegates recommend nals for transmitting information between Brothers will soon commence work on their ship. The big coal barge INDEPENDENT which was built by the Morses last season is to be duplicated. Timber has already begun Nautical Books For Sale to arrive for its construction. Men are busy day and night loading into vessels the ice which come now in freight cars from Livermore Fall, Farmington, Maranacook and several other places. The Farmington ice is very clear and measures 28 inches in thickness. The big coal barge INDEPENDENT load 5000 tons of this ice to a cargo. Wednesday afternoon Morse Brothers launched their three-masted schooner the EUNICE L. CROCKER. She measures 172.4 feet long, 37.3 feet wide and 13.4 feet deep. Her tonnage is 643.70. Captain J. B. Crocker of Franklin, MA, will command her. She is named for his daughter. This is the first vessel built by Morse Broth- ers, Maine’s youngest ship builders, and is Wiscasset Antiques Mall a credit to them. They will soon lay the keel 536 Bath Road, Route 1, Wiscasset for one of about 450 tons. The frames for the new office at the Bath Iron Works are going up. A pile driver has Not just a great collection of nautical books, but also nautical prints and models by Nautical Scribe of been at work this week making a foundation Stockton Springs and Maine Coastal News. The Wiscasset Antiques Mall has a wide variety of dealers for the new shops. The steamer COTTAGE offering books on all subjects, antique furniture, art work, tools and music. CITY is rapidly being put in condition for Open seven days a week - Hours 9 AM to 5 PM sea. The iron works men are putting in her Page 26. MAINE COASTAL NEWS March 2021 MARITIME NEWS FROM THE PAST - Maine Industrial Journal - 1890 stranded vessels and the shore” be printed also recommended that a suitable vessel be tem of ocean patrol maintained by nations coast of California, there is a rocky promi- in the official log book. General division 9 built and especially fitted for the purpose of rather than by private enterprise, and says nence and there are many seals there. They is on warnings of approaching storms. Our searching for a doubtful dangers with a view that the co-operation of the several nations are protected by law. It must be remembered delegates recommend the use for off-shore of removing them from the charts. General chiefly interested in trans-Atlantic travel is that it is warm there. During the winter signals of shapes alone—ball, cylinder division 11 relates to the notice of dangers necessary to the establishment and main- months a cheap house for protection could and cone. Should no conclusion regarding to navigation, and our delegates recommend tenance of the service. The nations chiefly be built on the edge of the lake, to which the subject be internationally agreed upon the adoption of all the resolutions agreed to interested are, he says, the United States, the seals could come for air as they must before the meeting of the heads of the me- by the Conference, and that proper measures England, France, Italy, Norway and Sweden, have this. Then houses would be necessary teorological offices of all nations, which it is be taken to put in effect such as are not now and his resolution requests the President when the lake was frozen over. A seal can understood will take place in Europe during in use or in force. General division 12 relates to communicate with these powers with a stay under water from fifteen to twenty the coming summer, it can very properly be to a uniform system of buoys and beacons. view of securing their co-operation “in the minutes, when it must come to the surface left for their decision as well as that portion Our delegates agree with the findings of the establishment of an efficient system of ocean for air. Please remember what I tell you, that dealing with establishment of a uniform sys- Conference and call attention to the recom- patrol, which shall include the employment within the next few years the seal industry tem of indicating storm warnings. General mendations of the Conference in regard to for the said service of war vessels or such will be inaugurated in Michigan, and it will division 10 relates to reporting, marking and the principles submitted as a basis on which other suitable vessels as may be available come to stay and make big money for the removing dangerous wrecks or obstructions to build up a uniform international system for the purpose.” men who invest in it, and you need not live to navigation. Our delegates recommend the of buoyage. many years to see Toledo ladies wearing adoption of resolutions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, re- Page 6. sealskin sacques from seals raised in Mich- lating to the duties of masters and mariners, Page 3. Domestic Seal Raising. igan lakes.” and their enactment into law, and that they An old Belfast sea captain has impro- A Possible New Industry.—The Fur * * * * * be printed for the instruction of such masters vised a unique barometer which he believes Bearers would thrive in the Great One day last week our good friend and mariners with other navigation laws in to be most accurate. It consists of a thin strip Lakes. Captain L. D. Remick came into this office, the official log book. It is recommended of white pine with a number of cross pieces “The time is not far distant,” said John says the Ellsworth American, and related that correspondence be entered into with upon it. This is hung on the side of the build- Farrent to a reporter of the Toledo Blade, to us the very interesting story of how he the maritime powers referred to relative to ing, and when damp weather is approaching “when a new industry will be inaugurated in once captured a whale in a most remarkable carrying out the provisions of resolution 6. the barometer bulges out in the centre, while this country, and that is the raising of seals. A manner. One fine morning, about thirty years It is also earnestly recommended that in dry weather the center sinks in and the seal is not alone valuable as a fur-producing ago, the good schooner LEJOK of which a steam vessel of about eight hundred tons ends come out. The captain claims it to be animal, but it will yield from eight to twelve Captain Remick was master, lay at anchor displacement be built, which shall be espe- correct, and would not exchange it for the gallons of oil. The seal has great confidence just inside of the bar of St. John’s River, cially fitted for and adapted to the service most valuable patent weather indicator. in man. It may be readily tamed, and is a very entrance to Jacksonville, Florida. It was the of taking the ocean in bad weather for the docile animal. It exhibits much affection for hour of breakfast when they discovered a purpose of blowing upon or otherwise de- Page 4. its keeper, and is more intelligent than a dog. huge whale outside evidently bewildered, stroying wrecks and derelicts, or bringing Congressman Turner, of New York, “You look as though you doubted the heading directly for the bar. Knowing the them into port. It is recommended that the recently introduced in the House a preamble practicability of such an enterprise,” he re- shoalness of the water and that an ordinary provisions of resolution 7 be included in and joint resolution for the better protection marked to a reporter. “Well, you will remem- schooner could not pass over without a pilot the instructions furnished the diplomatic of human life on the Atlantic Ocean. He ber a few years go some men in California to keep her in the best water they watched representatives of the United States. It is holds that this can best be done by a sys- determined to go into the ostrich business. the whale with a great deal of interest. On People all over the United States thought he came and when he reached the bar he they were visionaries, but nevertheless they ran aground, but after much floundering he expended a good deal of money in sending got over and passed on, headed up river. Maine Coastal News to Africa for ostriches and bringing them When he was nearly up to the vessel Captain to California. Several of them died while Remick cried out excitedly “Man the boat” being transported, but there was a sufficient and all hand jumping in the Captain threw number of them left to give the industry a a harpoon which took effect. The whale fair trial. Even after the birds began to lay towed them a furious rate, Captain Remick Check out our website: eggs, people in California said the pro- standing in the bow and holding on to the jectors of the enterprise had thrown their line which was partially made fast. When money away. But the incubation went on about abreast of the little hamlet at which satisfactorily, and the young ostriches come the pilots reside, the whale grounded on mainescoast.com out in a healthy condition, and it was not a shoal in ten feet of water. Then Captain long until all admitted that it was a success. Remick harpooned the huge creature with More ostriches were brought form Africa, deadly effect and immediately jumped and the industry flourished to such a degree upon his back. The whale was seventy feet Read the current issue of MCN that the authorities in Africa issued an order long and fourteen feet deep. They took off Lobster Boat Racing News preventing the taking of any more ostriches a little of the blubber which they tried out Photo Galleries out of the country. There are plenty of these on the stove, and afterwards sold in Boston Boat Yard News birds in California now, as large and fine as a port barrel full of the oil, for $22. Captain Feature Articles the best specimens found in Africa. Remick was in so much of a hurry to make “The seal industry promises as good a quick trip that he abandoned the carcass; results as ostrich farming. They may be which abandonment, he says, was a great successfully raised in any of the western mistake, as it would have paid him well lakes. They would do well in Lake Erie. The to have gone to Jacksonville to obtain the small islands and rocky prominences in the means of getting the full benefit of the oil, lake would be just the places for them to etc., for he afterwards learned that the whale come out and bask in the sun. They are very was worth fully $3,000. fond of getting out on a rock and warming themselves in the sun. The difficulty in the Page 8. way of securing the full benefit of the in- COMMERCE AND TRADE. Used Boats crease of seals after they had been placed in The bark WOODSIDE, of Portalnd, a lake, would be that as they are a migratory has been sold to Boston parties for use as a 16.5’ Larson Dual Console 1985 SALE $3,200 animal many of them would make their way coal barge. The WOODSIDE is of 578 tons w/ Evinrude 90 hp 2 stroke 1998, Galvanized Bunk Trailer to Canadian waters, and this fact would burden, and was built in 1866. She has been Updates: New seats, lights, bilge pump, engine recently tuned up. make it unprofitable for those who would engaged in the lumber traffic of late years. go into the enterprise. But there are many In the Bangor produce market jobbing 18’ Pioneer Islander Center Console 2016 SALE $22,500 good sized lakes in Michigan which would prices are as follows: Apples, $2.00 to $4.00 w/ F115 Yamaha and EZ Loader Galvanized Trailer be suitable for the introduction of seals and per bbls; butter, 20c per lb; yellow eye beans, Includes: Garmin GPS/Depth sounder, Bimini Top, etc. their rapid increase. Rocky prominences $2.50 to $2.65 per bush; cheese, 11 to 12 ½c might be made about the centre of anyone of per lb; eggs 14 to 15c per doz; fowl, 18c per 21’ Mako Center Console w/ T-Top 1987 SALE $11,900 the lakes as basking places and the industry lb; chicken 20c per lb; potatoes, 75 to 85c. Yamaha 2 stroke 225 hp 1997, Galvanized Roller Trailer, Updates: New fuel tank, would flourish from the start. They would per bushel; and hay $9 to $10 per ton. Garmin GPS/depth, Yamaha controls, Seastar hydraulic steering, etc. soon learn to go regularly to a given place A petition to the lighthouse board is for their food. It would be an immensely in circulation for a whistling buoy to be 24’ Robalo Walkaround 1999 SALE $35,900 profitable enterprise. placed on the mile rock, off Cape Arundel, New in 2017 F350 Yamaha; 3 Years of warranty still available! “Some people have an idea that a seal Kennebenkport. This rock is much dreaded Gal. tandem axle trailer, Loaded electronics; upgraded in 2016, fishing gear, etc. will not thrive excepting in a very cold cli- by mariners who have occasion to enter mate. This is a mistake. They will thrive in Kennebunk River by night. As there is no 207-443-6277 any fresh lake. In the Pacific ocean, off the lighthouse at the mouth of the river it is March 2021 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 27. MARITIME NEWS FROM THE PAST - Maine Industrial Journal - 1890 impossible to get the bearings of this rock WILLARD, Portland to New York, paving at East Machias, has commenced on a vessel which are worked by hydraulic force. The after darkness comes in. $20; schooner A. B. PERRY, St. John to New of 250 or 300 tons for Captain A. P. Smith red hot bolt is inserted and the ponderous The three-masted schooner ANNA E. York, ice $2, free wharfage; brig GEO. E. of Jonesboro. jaws close with a force equal to a weight of J. MORSE, Captain Merritt, Norfolk for DALE, St. John to New York, lumber, $3.37 The three-masted schooner CELIA F. 75 tons, riveting the bolt faster and better Portland, with a cargo of coal, was driven ½; schooner ALFARETTA SNARE, Darien built in Brewer by Captain S. H. Barbour, than can be done by hand. Another machine ashore near the Petunk life saving station, to Damariscotta, lumber, $8.50; schooner and which will be launched early the coming is one to shape the heads of a boiler. This will Long Island, during Tuesday’s storm. The LUCY, Clark’s Island to New York, paving, week, has been chartered by Messrs. Hincks be 16 ½ feet in height with a piston eight Captain and crew were taken off by the life $25; schooners C. H. VENNER, SPARTON, & Company, to take a cargo of ice to Norfolk. inches in diameter. The die which shapes the savers. The vessel and cargo will be a total and J. M. HAYNES, Kennebec to Wash- Our Bath correspondent, Harry C. heads is eight feet in diameter and quickly loss. The ANNA E. J. MORSE was built in ington, ice $1.50; schooner R. R. NICK- Webber, writes Tuesday afternoon George crushes the iron into shape. It is operated by Bath in 1886, and hails from that port. She ERSON, Kennebec to Philadelphia, ice, Hawley launched the three-master schooner steam, the cylinder being 24x48 inches, and is 696.39 net tonnage. $1.25, with privilege of Wilmington, DE, HENRY G. MILLIKEN. Her measurements it is being constructed for the making of the J. H. Grant and wife have resigned their at $1.50; schooner NELLIE F. SAWYER, are as follows: 103 feet long, 20.1 feet wide, sulphite pulp boilers. respective positions as keeper and assis- Portland to Oyster Bay, ice $1.50; schooner 8.2 feet deep and 170.77 net tonnage. S. tant keeper of White Head Light, Portland HELEN A. CHASE, Charleston to Portland, C. Kimball will command her. She will be Page 4. Harbor, to take effect April 30. They have lumber $7.50; schooner E. A. ANDERSON, used for coasting purposes. Captain James James D. Leary, of Joggins raft fame, been there fifteen years. Captain Grant was Weehawken to Bangor, coal 70c; schooner F. Murphy of Bath, will command the ship has transferred his operations to the St. John assistant keeper of Martinicus Rock light 13 BILLOW, Rondout to Bangor, cement, 22c; SHENANDOAH, which the Sewalls are to River, between St. John, New Brunswick, years, making 28 yeas in the light-house ser- schooner COX & GRENE, Bangor to New build here. and Fredericton. In the early part of the vice. Mrs. Grant has been in the lighthouse York, ice, $1.25. Captain H. M. Bean, of Camden, has the winter cribs were built on the ice at George- service 35 years. Both Captain and Mrs. keel laid for another four-masted schooner town, and this work is being carried on with Grant have received highly complimentary THE FISHERIES. for W. B. Bowne, of West Dennis, MA, for vigor at other places, a large number of men letters from the secretary of the lighthouse Several of the Lamoine Grand Bankers whom the MILLIE G. BOWNE was built. being engaged. His plan differs materially board. will fish with trawls the coming season. It She will probably be launched about the from that adopted in the construction of the The ice having left the river the steamer is believed that this will be a great improve- last of June. The vessel now on the stocks Joggins raft. This tow will be made up of a PENOBSCOT of the Boston & Bangor S. S. ment over the hand-lines which have been for Captain Smith will be launched about number of piling each. Each crib has a strong Line came to Bangor on Monday, morning. used in past years. the last of April, when the keel will be laid chain lengthwise in the centre of the timber, The boat did not remain long, however, but A large business is done in Lewiston for another vessel for Mr. Bowne, to be the whole being firmly secured on the out- at eleven o’clock left on her return to Boston. and Auburn in eels. A French fish-market launched in the fall. side by binders of heavy wire rigging. When The steamer was at Winterport, Sunday, but man says that he has sold thus far this season The Machias Union says: About 9000 completed a number of those cribs, sufficient at noon, owing to the floating ice, left for about 1200 pounds of eels, and has about tons of shipping is now under contract to make up the tow, will be coupled together Bucksport, where she remained until time 1000 pounds now in stock. They are caught and in progress of building in Washington much the same as a railway train. Mr. Leary to start for Bangor. Steamer LEWISTON mostly at River de Loup, in Canada. They County, all but 1,400 tons in the Machias expects to have his first raft ready as soon as will go into commission on Monday, April are salted and packed in barrels. A duty of 1 district, representing a money value of about Grand Lake opens, when it it expected that a 14, 1890, leaving Boston in the afternoon, cent per pound is charged upon them. $300,000. Nearly $150,000 of this will be powerful tug or two will be on hand to tow of that day at 5 P. M., and thereafter on A meeting of the sardine packers of expended for labor in and about the yards, it to New York. Mondays and Thursdays at the same hour. the vicinity to take into consideration the board of men, &c., and thus go into local * * * * * The KATAHDIN will be withdrawn from proposition of an English syndicate to buy circulation. The above with the ice trade, Salmon fly fishing has been inaugurated the route, upon her arrival in Boston on all the factories, was held at the Eastport the lumber, granite, fish and produce ought on the Penobscot this season auspiciously. Thursday to be thoroughly overhauled, re- Board of Trade rooms. The industry was to make labor in demand and give impulse The river had not long been free of ice before painted, and put in complete condition for largely represented and the matter before to every line of trade and business. the sportsmen began to give attention to the her summer business. the meeting freely discussed. The Sentinel “What brig is that?” was asked of sev- Bangor pool, and on Monday, shortly after The Portland Press says: “The Portland says the sentiment of the packers appeared eral sailors, Moanday, who were standing noon, the first fish was captured. E. A. Buck, Grocers’ Association will undoubtedly join to be strongly in favor of the proposed sale, in Carter’s ship yard and looking out where the moccasin and wigwam slipper manufac- in the Boston movement for limited selling and opinion is expressed that the sale will be was anchored a vessel with two masts, while turer, has the honor of making the first catch prices, and will use every inducement to consummated. A committee was appointed across the foremast stretched four yards. this season. The absense of F. W. Ayer, who get the grocers of Bangor and Rockland in to take the matter in hand and report at a “That isn’t a brig,” said one of the sailors, has been high line among the Penobscot the movement too. As it is simply for their subsequent meeting. who proved to be the captain of the craft salmon fly fishermen in previous years, but interest they will not probably hesitate. The A suit will be tried in the Supreme in question “that’s a top-sail schooner, or who was called away to New York a few days movement is simply to procure the whole- court of Hancock county, at Ellsworth, this square rigged schooner, either one. He name since on business, left an open field to this sale grocers a fair profit on goods which at week, which will be of great interest to is the ANNA ELIZABETH, and probably competitors. Mr. Buck’s salmon weighed present do not yield it, and will be allowed all lobster fishermen and others interested there is not another like her in America. She twelve pounds and has since been served at by the manufacturers, not disturbing the in this branch of industry, as it involves was built in 1853 and is mostly owned in a city restaurant. The season of 1890 opens prices to the retailers and consumers. The a question of the constitutionality of an Bangor.” [Belfast Age] two days later than last year. The Penobscot Boston board are arranging prices now with important provision of the lobster law. The The St. John, N. B., Telegraph noting River Salmon Club House is now open and the various manufacturers and find them per- action was brought by J. O. Robinson, Esq., that only two new square-rigged vessels visiting sportsmen are expected daily. Hopes fectly willing to acede to their requests. The of Rockland, in behalf of Mr. E. M. Staples have been added to the St. John shipping list are entertained of a good run this season and movement is destined to be of value to every and others of Swan’s Island, against Jesse during the past two or three years, and that some fine sport is anticipated. grocer and it is hoped that every member of W. Peabody of Thomaston, fish and game the average age of square-riggers is 13 years, * * * * * the trade in Maine will join.” warden. Warden Peabody seized and sold does not think the outlook very promising. The rumor which is afloat that a syndi- The Penobscot and Kennebec are now a quantity of lobsters belonging to the The largest total amount of tonnage on the cate of Boston capitalists is being organized open to navigation and the shipment of ice plaintiffs, acting under that section of the St. John registry books at any one time ap- with a view to the construction of twenty first from the river ports has already commenced. law which authorizes warden to examine pears to have been in the year 1876, when class iron steamships to sail under the Amer- Ice freights from Maine to New York are lobsters in transit and to seize, confiscate and it was 280,073 tons. Since then there has ican flag as soon as the Farquhar Shipping from $1.35 to $1.50 by the trip, and $1.25 sell all of any barrel of lobsters which shall been a steady decline, until lnow the amount bill passes Congress suggests the interest to $1.50 by the season. Lumber freights be found to contain one or more lobsters is only 179,740 tons. This large decrease with which ship owners and investors await to the River Plate and Brazil as yet betray below the legal length, without any refer- was caused, of course, by the great decline the enactment of this measure, and the ben- no indication of an early revival, and rates ence of the matter to a court or any judicial in square-rigged tonnage. The situations in eficial influences likely to follow it. John W. remain nominally the same as quoted last process, and without any opportunity for connection with the “fore-and-aft” rigged Ryckman, President of the late International week. West India freights outwards and the owner to appeal from the judgment and vessels appear much more satisfactory, the Maritime Exhibition, is understood to rep- homewards, have been subject to little or dictate of the warden. Plaintiffs hold that number of new vessels having been well resent the syndicate. The plan is to build no change during the week, if we except the provision of the law is unconstitutional, sustained during the past five years. ships of the best type for freight and pas- slightly better rates on coal to Cuba. Sugar being in contravention of the guarantee that senger business; to build them in American to the Antilles continues to be held above the no citizen shall be deprived of his property 18 April shipyards, entirely of American materials, views of refiners, and as a consequence the “without due process of law.” They bring a Page 1. and to sail them under the American flag. movement of the crop is uncommonly slow. suit against Warden Peabody for trespass, Three new machines have been pur- If the tonnage bounty bill passes during the Coastwise lumber, coal and other long-shore and he will justify his proceeding citing the chased by the Portland Company to facilitate present session an effort will be made to have freights are quiet and unchanged. law, then they will set forth that the law is the work of filling large orders recently some of thes ships afloat in twelve months, Among recent charters are the follow- unconstitutional and therefore void, and the received for boilers. One is a large pair of and all of them within two years. Some will ing: bark COLLINS, Portland to Buenos issue will be joined. shears for cutting boiler steel. The machine engage in the South American trade, sailing Ayres, oil and lumber; brig MARY C. MAR- is the largest in the State and its power is such from Boston and New York, and others in RINER, St. Andrews to New York, ice $2, SHIPBUILDING NOTES. that it will shear through a plate of steel and trans-Atlantic business, and a popular pas- free wharfage, quick dispatch; schooners Washburn Brothers & Co., of Thom- an inch and one a half thick. It has a 43 inch senger route between Boston and Liverpool WM. MARSHALL, and J. M. MORALES, aston, have leased J. O. Cushing & Co.’s stoke and cuts 12 inches at a firoke. Another is included in the enterprise. Portland to South Norwalk, CT, ice $1.50; shipyard, and will build a large schooner is a riveting machine, the only one in the schooner RICHARD VAUX, St. John to there. state and the largest ever built. As it is set up New York, ice $2; schooner ABBIE E. Work in Pope, Harris & Co.’s ship yard the boiler can be lowered between the jaws, Page 28. MAINE COASTAL NEWS March 2021 CLASSIFIED POWER POWER POWER POWER/SAIL ELECT. PANELS

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