Fresh Harpooned Swordfish Posters

In the Mythology of ancient times Swordfish were depicted as Ocean Monsters ready to pierce and sink the helpless vessels of terrified Mariners. Although still a formidable query the Swordfish eventually fell prey to the harpoons of experienced fishermen called “strikers” who are still in pursuit of these amazing fish in most New England waters even today.

Additional, “FRESH HARPOONED SWORDFISH” Posters from locations along migration path starting around Nags Head, NC - ending on the Grand Banks. • 13” X 19” Printed on Satin White Cover Stock. 13” X 19” Printed on Satin White Cover Stock. • PRICE: $25.00 ea. + appropriate sales tax. Free shipping in USA.

Two Stories About Swordfishing

At one time called the, “Great Rodeo of the Sea”. The prize (Xiphias gladius), SWORDFISH were pursued up and back along their migratory route, up from Florida to the Grand Banks, then back again to Southern waters where they disappeared. Thousands of boats chased this lucrative query for the money, but the danger and excitement were also a great incentive.

THE GOLDEN AGE OF HARPOON SWORDFISHING “ATLANTIC SWORDFISHING” • 13” X 19” - Printed in Sepia Ink on Satin Cover Stock. • PRICE: - $25.00 + appropriate Sales Tax. • Set price $45.00 for two (2). Free shipping in USA. Frames NOT included.

The Vikings and Celts, to name only a few recognized the sea worthiness of a ocean-going vessel with points on both ends. It could be sailed or rowed. The boat became known as, “THE DORY”. Since then the world has depended on the simplicity of the Dory to act as Life Boat sand Work Boats. See how essential it is when used in the dangerous business of Harpoon Swordfishing.

Block Island’s “Insider” Story Posters

Things every Islander should know about their unique little Island. Block Islanders designed and built, “THE BLOCK ISLAND BOAT. A “DOUBLE-ENDER”. The two masted sailing craft enabled islanders to launch and retrieve their boat every day back to the safety of the sand dunes. This was before our revolution, before there were safe harbors on the Island. Also called, “THE COWHORN”. The fleet of 48 boats prevailed until they were made obsolete by gasoline engines.

“THE BLOCK ISLAND DOUBLE-ENDER” • 13” X 19” - Printed Sepia Ink on Satin Cover stock. • PRICE: $25.00 Does NOT come with frames.

Later in the 1930’s, The Side Cabin Trawler was designed and built on Block Island to pursue the Great Swordfish by Harpoon. The hurricane of 1938 wiped out that large Trawler fleet, but the last boat was the LEONA A. This POSTER tells her valiant life’s story.

“A BLOCK ISLAND SWORDFISHING BOAT- LEONA A.” • 13” X 19” - Printed Sepia Ink on Satin Cover stock. • PRICE: $25.00 Does NOT come with frames.