Neil VerHoeks and the Grand Haven fishing industry

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Description:

In this interview, Grand Haven native Neil VerHoeks discusses the commercial fishing industry in which he, his father, and his sons were active. VerHoeks mentions various fishing tugs and their owners, along with details of fishing procedures and regulations. He also tells the story of how he nearly lost his life with Captain Poel during a storm and remembers how the car ferries came to the aid of the tugs when the latter were immobilized by ice.

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

Grand Haven (Mich.)

Subject Topic:

History

Subject Name:

VerHoeks, Cornelius N. and 1904-1993

Subject Genre:

Interviews

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5gq6r26p