Neil VerHoeks and the Grand Haven fishing industry
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.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date
- 197x
- Speakers
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VerHoeks, Cornelius N., 1904-1993
- Contributors
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Tri-Cities Historical Museum (Grand Haven, Mich.)
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:29:00
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 14057
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b6206335
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