Watermen of Reedville and the Chesapeake Bay

(Part of the Images of America: Virginia Series)

by Shawn Hall

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The story of Reedville, Virginia, is linked to the commercial fishing industry that developed in the late 19th century. In 1874, Elijah Reed transferred his menhaden fishing operation from Brooklin, Maine, to the Chesapeake Bay. He purchased the land on Cockrell's Creek that is now Reedville. The industry flourished, especially in the early part of the 20th century. Today, Reedville is one of the major ports for the landing of commercial fish in the...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1467116270

ISBN13:9781467116275

Release Date:April 2016

Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)

Length:128 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 6.5" x 9.1"

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