Hiscock, F., Mar. 29, 1979, Part 2. David Taylor interviewing Fred Hiscock regarding boatbuilding.

Part two of David Taylor's March 29, 1979 interview with Fred Hiscock regarding boatbuilding. Interview takes place in Winterton, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Mr. Hiscock discusses the negative effect of unemployment insurance regulations on boatbuilding. He also discusses Winterton's reputa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taylor, David
Other Authors: Hiscock, Fred P., 1915-, Fred P. Hiscock was born February 14, 1915 in Winterton, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He lived in Winterton all his life where he worked as a fisher. Mr. Hiscock did, however, spend some years working seasonally in the town of Buchans for the American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO).
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 1979
Subjects:
Objects
Work
Architecture
building and construction
Boatbuilding
Boats
Fishers
Fishing
Fishing boats
Fishing equipment
Tools and Equipment
Watercraft
Wooden boats
Wooden objects
Hiscock
Fred P.
1915-
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/boatmuseum/id/15
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Summary:Part two of David Taylor's March 29, 1979 interview with Fred Hiscock regarding boatbuilding. Interview takes place in Winterton, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Mr. Hiscock discusses the negative effect of unemployment insurance regulations on boatbuilding. He also discusses Winterton's reputation for boatbuilding, the different parts of a boat, types of wood used in boatbuilding, and the tools used. Mr. Hiscock mentions his time spent working in the town of Buchans for the American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO). Tape ends abruptly.

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