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Fish Tugs

Joy of Leland

December 29, 2016 / Fishtown Preservation / Featured, Fish Tugs
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It was late November 2015, and Joy was heading inland for the latest round of maintenance and improvements Fishtown Preservation has undertaken over the past ten years

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A Video of Fishing Aboard the Joy

June 29, 2011 / Fishtown / Fish Tugs, Fishermen and Families, Fishing
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In April of last year, photographer Meggen Watt spent a day fishing aboard Fishtown’s tug Joy. Meggen has prepared a video for an up-close look at fishing “in action.”

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Joy Fishing

April 15, 2011 / Daniel Stewart / Fish Tugs, Fishermen and Families, Galleries
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Almost done for the day.

Experience what it’s like to fish in this gallery of Meggen Watt Petersen’s photos.

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trap net, whitefish

A Fish(ing) Story

August 4, 2010 / Fishtown / Fish Tugs, Fishing
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Contributor Meggen Watt shares a day fishing aboard the Fishtown Preservation Society fish tug Joy with Captain Jerry Vanlandschoot and crewman Adam Kilway.

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A Gallery of Fishtown Tugs

April 5, 2010 / Fishtown / Fish Tugs, Galleries
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A gallery of historical photos of Fishtown’s fishing tugs.

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Fishtown Tugs Need Your Support

January 20, 2009 / Fishtown / Fish Tugs, News
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Thanks to all those who have helped in the past and to all those who are continuing to keep her working.

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