In the mid-1990s, Mystic Seaport documented the fishing families and
fishing fleet of Stonington, Connecticut, with tape recorder and camera.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Stonington's Blessing of the Fleet,
oral historian Fred Calabretta has compiled reflections on the practice
and meaning of fishing to the community of Stonington captured in the
oral history interviews. More than 80 images document the fishermen and
their world, in summer and in winter, at work and in celebration. An
introduction by Dr. Glenn Gordinier offers an overview of the role of
fishing in Stonington's history, and an afterword by Dr. John O. Jensen
discusses changes in the industry since this material was gathered.