French, M., Mar. 15, 1978, Part 1. David Taylor interviewing Marcus French regarding boatbuilding.

David Taylor interviewing Marcus French regarding boatbuilding, Winterton, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Interview takes place on March 15, 1978. French discusses his family, his work as a fisher, his work in the Overseas Forestry Unit for the British war effort, different types of boats, the parts of...

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Main Author: Taylor, David
Other Authors: French, Marcus, 1917-, Marcus French was born September 24, 1917. He lived in Winterton, Trinity bay, Newfoundland for all his life except for five years, 1941-46, when he was enlisted in the Overseas Forestry Unit, assisting in the British war effort. Mr. French describes himself as a jack of all trades, having worked several types of jobs, including fishing with his father.
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 1978
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/boatmuseum/id/156
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Summary:David Taylor interviewing Marcus French regarding boatbuilding, Winterton, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Interview takes place on March 15, 1978. French discusses his family, his work as a fisher, his work in the Overseas Forestry Unit for the British war effort, different types of boats, the parts of a boat, and the methods and materials used in boatbuilding.