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History

 

Gloucester Fishing Industry

historical timeline of the fishing industry in gloucester

 

Fishermen Gutting Fish

Fishing along the North Atlantic has been going on since before written history, using many different kinds of vessels, equipment and methods. For much of that history, Gloucester has been at the center of the fishing industry.

1600s   |   1700s   |   1800s   |   1900s

 

  • HISTORY
  • Adventure’s History
    • Dory Fishing 1926-1953
    • Windjamming 1954-1988
    • National Historic Landmark 1988-present
  • Restoration
  • Gloucester Fishing Industry
    • 1600€™s
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    • 1800s
    • 1900€™s
  • Dory Fishing Gear
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