Gloucester Massachusetts United States Collection

Haskell's House, 1924. Creator: Edward Hopper
Haskell's House, 1924

Houses, Gloucester, c. 1923. Creator: Edward Hopper
Houses, Gloucester, c. 1923

The Inner Harbor, Gloucester, 1883. Creator: Stephen Parrish
The Inner Harbor, Gloucester, 1883

View of the Town of Gloucester, Massachusetts, c. 1836. Creator: Fitz Hugh Lane
View of the Town of Gloucester, Massachusetts, c. 1836

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopez. They have two boys in the armed... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopez. They have two boys in the armed forces, six children altogether. He is a fish skinner in the Gorton-Pew fishery

A graveyard at Gloucester which holds the remains of many of the... Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, Massachusetts. A graveyard at Gloucester which holds the remains of many of the old whaleboat captains and fishermen who lost their lives at sea

The bronze fisherman, a memorial to men lost at sea... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. The bronze fisherman, a memorial to men lost at sea. Each year flowers are placed at the feet of the fisherman

Fisherman taking on mackerel aboard the Alden, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Fisherman taking on mackerel aboard the Alden. Gloucester, Massachusetts

A fishermans work is hard and many times they fall exhausted... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
A fishermans work is hard and many times they fall exhausted on the decks to sleep for hours at a time. Gloucester, Massachusetts

On board the fishin boat Alden out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
On board the fishin boat Alden out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The bow of the Alden nosing out to the sea early in the morning

On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Glocester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Glocester, Massachusetts. Fishermen cleaning mackerel

Large dip net transferring mackerel from nets to the Alden deck, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Large dip net transferring mackerel from nets to the Alden deck. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Antonio Milietello, the oldest fisherman aboard the Alden, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Antonio Milietello, the oldest fisherman aboard the Alden. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Frank Mineo, owner and skipper of the New England fishing boat... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943
Frank Mineo, owner and skipper of the New England fishing boat Alden. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Giacomo Frusteri in the prow of the seining boat as it races to... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943
Giacomo Frusteri in the prow of the seining boat as it races to encircle a school of mackerel. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Scene in a pilot house during a mackeral school chase, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Scene in a pilot house during a mackeral school chase. Gloucester, Massachusetts

On board the Alden out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
On board the Alden out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Men lashing the seining boat to the side of the big ship, while another pumps all the water from the boat floor

Possibly: On board the fleshing boat Alden, out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: On board the fleshing boat Alden, out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Part of the seining crew adjusting the seining nets to the seining boat on the first morning

Freshly-caught mackerel gasping and flapping on the deck of a... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Freshly-caught mackerel gasping and flapping on the deck of a New England fishing boat. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Gloucester, Massachusetts. Lorenzo Scola maneuvers ship during mackerel chase, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Lorenzo Scola maneuvers ship during mackerel chase

Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crows nest... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crows nest to sight the mackerel school. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Possibly: On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Glocester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Glocester, Massachusetts. Fishermen cleaning mackerel]

Possibly: Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crow s... Gloucester, Massachusetts]
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crows nest to sight the mackerel school. Gloucester, Massachusetts]

Vito Camella hollers for help to anchor a dory, Glocester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Vito Camella hollers for help to anchor a dory. Glocester, Massachusetts

Possibly: Gloucester fishermen pulling in their nets to bring... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Gloucester fishermen pulling in their nets to bring their catch nearer to the surface so the dip net can transfer them to the big boat. Gloucester, Massachusetts]

Possibly: On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Fishermen resting after a twenty-four hour workout. Catholic images are above their bunks]

On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Freshly-caught mackerel gasping and flapping on the deck

Mackerel fishing, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Mackerel fishing, Gloucester, Massachusetts. Raking mackerel into the ice hole

Memorial services for a fisherman lost at sea, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Memorial services for a fisherman lost at sea. The fishermans widow is tossing a bunch of flowers into the sea

Memorial services for fishermen lost at sea, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Memorial services for fishermen lost at sea. Citizens gathered on the banks near the sea

Possibly: Memorial Day, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Gloucester, Massachusetts. Memorial Day, 1943. Girl scouts attending the Memorial services]

Memorial Day, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Memorial Day, 1943. Memorial services for fishermen lost at sea. Here relatives of fishermen wait their turn to toss flowers into the water

Mackerel catch, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Mackerel catch. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Mrs. Isabell Lopez, fifty-five years old, has been in the United... Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Mrs. Isabell Lopez, fifty-five years old, has been in the United States for forty years. She was born in the Azores Islands

Mr. Joseph Lopez, fifty-five-year-old fish skinner at the Gorton... Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Mr. Joseph Lopez, fifty-five-year-old fish skinner at the Gorton-Pew fisheries, was born in the Azores on St. Michael Island

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"Gloucester, Massachusetts: A Glimpse into the Lives of Fishermen in 1943" In Gloucester, Massachusetts, during the year 1943, Gordon Parks captured the essence of this coastal town through his lens. One photograph introduces us to Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Lopez, a couple with two brave boys serving in the armed forces. Their resilience and strength reflect the spirit of Gloucester. Another image takes us to a solemn graveyard where countless souls rest eternally. This sacred ground holds the remains of many who lost their lives at sea, reminding us of the risks fishermen face daily. A striking memorial stands tall in Gloucester - a bronze fisherman paying tribute to those lost at sea. It serves as a constant reminder of their sacrifice and dedication. Parks also documents fishermen aboard the Alden vessel as they take on mackerel amidst treacherous waters. The exhaustion evident on their faces highlights just how demanding their work is. Antonio Milietello, an experienced fisherman aboard Alden, represents generations dedicated to this trade. His weathered features tell stories that only time can reveal. Frank Mineo emerges as both owner and skipper of New England's fishing boat - a testament to his leadership skills within this tight-knit community. Giacomo Frusteri captures our attention from atop the seining boat as it races against time towards its catch - showcasing determination and skill essential for success in these waters. Inside a pilot house during a thrilling mackerel school chase, we witness intense concentration among crew members navigating through unpredictable waves – teamwork personified in pursuit of sustenance for families back home. Gloucester's rich maritime heritage comes alive through Gordon Parks' photographs; each frame tells tales untold by words alone. These glimpses into life onboard fishing boats remind us that behind every catch lies hard work, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to provide for loved ones.