Standing, left to right:
James Orlando fished for 50 years and now, in his retirement works shore side support mending nets, and filling in occasionally as a member of the crew when needed.
Gerald “Jerry” Chianciola fished for 30 years serving as a crew member and a cook.
Center sitting:
Russell Sherman, owner and captain, has fished for 44 years and is the oldest working skipper in Gloucester. After graduating from Harvard, Russell came to Gloucester to visit friends. While here, he was asked to go on a fishing trip. Loving the freedom and the life style so much he made fishing his career.
Kneeling left to right:
Shawn Grasso has been fishing for 13 years, working as crew on many vessels.
John Aiello was 54 years old when this photograph was taken and was retired from fishing after 36 years in the business. John passed away in October 2013. He was a fifth generation fisherman.
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