National Fisherman

November 8, 2023

Bringing Back the Legend: Western Flyer's Epic Restoration Story

Paul Molyneaux

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Captain Paul Tate, far right on the flying bridge, docks the Western Flyer at Fishermen’s Wharf in Monterey, California, amid much celebration and fanfare. The 86-year-old seiner fished out of Monterey for years and was chartered in 1940 by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts for their journey to the Sea of Cortez. Paul Molyneaux photo.

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Paul Molyneaux

Paul Molyneaux is the Boats & Gear editor for National Fisherman.

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