162

A by-catch of Atlantic salmon was commonplace to the shad fishery.

163

Harold Cooke with one night's salmon.
1958
Great Village, Nova Scotia, Canada


164

During the fifties as many as forty could be caught on one tide. These were always welcome, bringing a higher price. On a barrell one can see the scale where they were weighed.

165

Removing salmon from gill net.
1958
Highland Village, Nova Scotia, Canada


166

The method of removing a salmon from the gill-net would be the same as removing a shad.

167

Harold Cooke with two salmon.
1958
Great Village, Nova Scotia, Canada


168

A previous slide showed a salmon that measured thirty-three inches. These two salmon measured that long at least.

169

Russell Cooke with two salmon.
1968
Great Village, Nova Scotia, Canada


170

As mentioned a by-catch of salmon was part of shad fishing. These wonderful specimens are being displayed by Russell Cooke.

171

The Montrose under full sail.
1900
Portapique, Nova Scotia, Canada


172

After a week of hard work on land and water, many families enjoyed a Sunday sail or a race. The Montrose seems to be newly painted and is sporting a new suit of sails. Note the men in their white shirts, which would indicate it was likely Sunday.

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Taking children for a sail in the Montrose.
1900
Portapique, Nova Scotia, Canada


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We aren't sure who the children are but the skipper is Dave Collins in the Montrose (now painted green) out for a Sunday sail.

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A Sunday outing.
1900
Portapique, Nova Scotia, Canada