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TONI JO ANN
The TONI JO ANN was built in 1947 at Toche Shipyard. The wooden Biloxi lugger was approximately 50 feet in length and was later converted...
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Sep 23, 20241 min read
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CAVALIER
Found unclaimed in the swamps of Louisiana, The CAVALIER, a 50-foot schooner, was owned by Luka Kuljis. The vessel, known to be...
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Sep 23, 20241 min read
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SEA QUEEN
Owned by Capt. Ralph Baker, the SEA QUEEN was a 58-foot vessel used primarily for charter and deep-sea fishing enjoyment. Among those...
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Sep 23, 20241 min read
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AMBERJACK
The AMBERJACK, a 38-foot Sport Fisherman, was purchased by Germain Tony David in 1955. This vessel was a 1940’s Mathews captained by Bill...
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Aug 15, 20241 min read
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MICHAEL JR.
The MICHAEL JR. was a 42-foot wooden Biloxi lugger owned by Michael Kopszywa, Sr. and named for his son. Built in 1979 by Bill Holland at...
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Aug 15, 20241 min read
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PARADISE
The 45-foot wooden V-hull, PARADISE, was built in 1952 but later completely refurbished by owner, Lois J. Fountain. Used for harvesting...
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Aug 15, 20241 min read
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DOLORIS S
Biloxi lugger, DOLORIS S, was built in 1938 by master boat-builder, Francis Brander, in Biloxi. This vessel, built for John Skrnich, Sr.,...
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Jan 19, 20241 min read
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TULIP
The TULIP was one of the three Biloxi schooners built to serve on the fleet of E.C. Joullian Packing Company on Back Bay Biloxi. It was...
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Dec 15, 20231 min read
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CAIRO
The CAIRO was one of the three Biloxi schooners built to serve on the fleet of E.C. Joullian Packing Company on Back Bay Biloxi. It was...
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Dec 15, 20231 min read
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OXALIS
The OXALIS was one of the three Biloxi schooners built to serve on the fleet of E.C. Joullian Packing Company on Back Bay Biloxi. It was...
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Dec 15, 20231 min read
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ANNIE L
Captained by John M. “Bruno” Rosetti, the ANNIE L was the only steel hull vessel in the area at the time the Hurricane of 1947 was...
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Nov 14, 20231 min read
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SILVER KING III
Designed and built, in 1956 by Master boat builder “Tony Jack” Covacevich, the SILVER KING III was a vessel familiar to John Compton, Sr....
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Nov 10, 20231 min read
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PROGRES
Built in 1935 by master boat-builder Jules Galle, the PROGRES was originally owned by Marco Anticich of Anticich Canning Co. The 40-foot...
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Nov 6, 20231 min read
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FLYING CLOUD
In its original role, the FLYING CLOUD served as a mail delivery boat for the Kiln, MS area. The 35-foot, cypress hull lugger was...
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Oct 31, 20231 min read
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THELMA BEE
Artist rendering of the THELMA BEE at the Annual Blessing of the Fleet. Biloxi lugger, length=35ft Built 1946 in Louisiana Owned by Jack...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read
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ORA MAE
Wooden Lugger; 40-50 ft Built by George Ross, Jr. – Heron Bay/Dauphin Island, AL (circa 1870) The ORA MAE was the first of several boats...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read
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LITTLE PUMPKIN
Wooden trawler, length=42 ft. Owned and refurbished by Earl Wildon Ross The LITTLE PUMPKIN was the first actual shrimp boat owned by Earl...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read
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EVA MARIE
Biloxi Lugger, length=47.7; beam=5.9 Built in 1936 by Oral “Fatty Jack” Covacevich of Covacevich Brothers Shipyard, Biloxi, MS Owned by...
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Sep 29, 20232 min read
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EMMA HARVEY
Dual mast schooner, length=37 feet, beam= 14 feet; and hole depth 6 feet. Built in the 1891 by Casimer Harvey in Biloxi, MS. Named for...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read
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DEBORAH
Biloxi Lugger, length=37.7; beam=12 Built in 1929 by Jules Galle. Owned by John Skrnich, Jr. The DEBORAH was purchased in 1935 by John...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read
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