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

• 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/ich_crafts/id/1770

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.