Getting to Know Menemsha's Fishermen
Third annual Meet the Fleet was held on Dutcher Dock.
Third annual Meet the Fleet was held on Dutcher Dock.
Noah Mayrand gives a filleting exhibition.
Noah Mayrand gives a filleting exhibition.
Chilmark Oyster Farm with their samples on ice.
Chilmark Oyster Farm with their samples on ice.
Crab races have been a staple of the event.
Crab races have been a staple of the event.
Goodnight Louise entertained the crowd from the deck of the Martha Elizabeth.
Goodnight Louise entertained the crowd from the deck of the Martha Elizabeth.
Karsten Larsen emceed the events.
Karsten Larsen emceed the events.
Dragger Roann made the trip up from Mystic, Conn.
Dragger Roann made the trip up from Mystic, Conn.
Fishermen took part in net mending competition.
Fishermen took part in net mending competition.
Visitors toured through boats on the harbor.
Visitors toured through boats on the harbor.
Bivalves fly through the air during sea scallop shucking.
Bivalves fly through the air during sea scallop shucking.
Menemsha is still a working fishing village.
Menemsha is still a working fishing village.
John Keene cheers on his son, Lathrop, as he scales a fish.
John Keene cheers on his son, Lathrop, as he scales a fish.
Triton, also known as King Triton, is more a landlubber sort.
Triton, also known as King Triton, is more a landlubber sort.
Good Night Louise provides music from aboard the fishing vessel Martha Elizabeth.
Good Night Louise provides music from aboard the fishing vessel Martha Elizabeth.
Fishing alongside the Little Lady.
Fishing alongside the Little Lady.
The third annual Meet the Fleet lured visitors to Dutcher Dock in Menemsha to interact with the fishing community and enjoy friendly competitions, sample seafood, and dance to Goodnight Louise. The event was hosted by the Martha's Vineyard Fishermen's Preservation Trust.