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David Jermain

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David Jermain is a life-long resident of Cape Ann, Massachusetts. He spent 40 years travelling extensively in the international seafood business and has participated in a variety of Cape Ann commercial fisheries. 

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LeBoeuf was standing on the bow of the offshore lobster boat, Homarus II, while he was captain. Photo courtesy of LeBoeuf

Optimizing a career in the fish business: Marblehead’s Jim LeBoeuf

Setting the first traps for the new season. Photo courtesy of David Jermain

Still setting gear: Sooky Sawyer on retirement and the water

Andy Gallant, Essex, Mass., ship model builder. Photo courtesy of David Jermain.

Essex ship model builder Andy Gallant reflects on his love of boat design

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