Goliath Grouper

Photograph

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Gulfport History Museum

Front

Front

Name/Title

Goliath Grouper

Entry/Object ID

FSH.4

Description

CONTENT WARNING Some materials in the collections of the Gulfport History Museum contain historical language and images that are considered harmful or offensive. Materials are unaltered as they are part of the historical record and reflect the time of their creation. While making the collections available online, there has been an effort to include content advisories; inclusive, respectful language in descriptions; and external resources for further context, understanding, and discussion. -- A black and white photograph of three men, including Harry Thorne, standing on the wooden Gulfport Pier. Two of the men hold up a caught Atlantic Goliath Grouper. "Jew Fish"

Photograph Details

Subject

Fishing--Florida--Gulfport--1920-1930, Fashion--1920-1930, Fish, Groupers, Boca Ciega Bay (Fla.), Piers

Subject Place

City

Gulfport, FL

Collection

Photograph Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Marge Johnson

Notes

Source unverified.

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1927

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Reverse

Transcription

Marge Johnson 1927

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

2-3/4 in

Web Links and URLs

Email us regarding this entry, Recommended change in the common name for a marine fish: Goliath grouper to replace jewfish (Epinephelus itajara) via Research Gate

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

"Harry Thorne in 1927"

Update Date

September 4, 2025