Name/Title
PhotographEntry/Object ID
2011.0004.215Tags
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The "W. L. Messick" built in 1911 in Norfolk VA for Messick and Gunby factory in Irvington VA. Sold to Bellows and Squires, later transferred to U.S. Navy in 1917 and served as a mine sweeper around the Virginia Capes. Also fished for J. Howard Smith Co. and Fish Products Co Lewes DE. Again used by U.S. Navy in 1943 and stationed in San Juan Puerto Rico and used for patrol duty.Collection
Menhaden Fishing Vessels