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Commercial
October 21, 1848
Wisconsin Herald
Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Fishermen on the North Shore near Cape Ann reported excellent mackerel catches, with over 600 vessels operating within six miles of Eastern Point Light on Tuesday, capturing an estimated 12,000 barrels valued at $100,000, mostly No. 1 quality.
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OCR Quality
98%
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Full Text
The Mackerel Fishery.—We understand that the fishermen on the North shore have had fine sport for several days past.- The waters of Cape Ann are literally swarming with mackerel. On Tuesday, within a circumference of about six miles within a short distance of Eastern Point Light, there were over 600 fishing vessels engaged in catching mackerel. The crews of vessels of all sizes, from five tons up to 125, were busily engaged the whole day; and, according to several estimates made by some of the oldest inhabitants of Gloucester, it is supposed that at least 12,000 barrels have been taken, valued at $100,000! An excellent day's work, this. The mackerel were nearly all No. 1's.—Boston Trans.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fishery
Market Condition
What keywords are associated?
Mackerel Fishery
Cape Ann
Gloucester
Fishing Vessels
Barrels Caught
North Shore
What entities or persons were involved?
Gloucester Inhabitants
Where did it happen?
Cape Ann
Commercial Details
Location
Cape Ann
Event Date
On Tuesday
Commodities
Mackerel
Key Figures
Gloucester Inhabitants
Notable Details
- over 600 fishing vessels
- 12,000 barrels
- valued at $100,000
- no. 1's