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John P. and Hannah Farrell, surrounded by family, preparing to launch their trap skiff.
1943
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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John P. and Hannah Farrell, surrounded by family, preparing to launch their trap skiff.

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Many of the schooners built independently in Mortier Bay were funded with a bounty from the government. Newfoundland was under a commission of government from England at this time. Thus, those boats were known as "commission boats."

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The Gonzella
1937
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Built in Little Bay in the late 1930s, the Gonzella was a typical western boat constructed by Ned Mitchell for Philip Walsh.

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Lucy Melinda launch.
1947
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Dan Kelly in Little Bay built the Lucy Melinda for John Power in 1947. This picture shows the Lucy Melinda being launched.

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Lucy Melinda launch.
1947
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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The Lucy Melinda, after launch.

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The Lucy Melinda
1947
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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The Lucy Melinda.

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Alberto Wareham in the cradles.
1949
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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The Alberto Wareham in the cradles.

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The Alberto Wareham (Con Fitzpatrick)
2004
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada