 1 VIKING FLEET Advertisement, Montauk, NY – 1976 This 1976 advertisement for the "VIKING FLEET" at Montauk, NY announces its 40th anniversary and three generations of fishing experience. The 105-foot "VIKING STAR" was a steel vessel and her advertising slogan was "You're in good hands with ALLSTEEL". |
 2 BROOKLYN III Flyer, Brooklyn, NY / Madeira Beach, FL – 1977 An 1977 adverting flyer for the Sheepshead Bay-based "BROOKLYN III" when she spent the off-season sailing from Florida. |
 3 TAMPA VI Pin, Brooklyn, NY – 1977 A giveaway pin for the "TAMPA VI" from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. The pin advertises the "TAMPA VI" as being the world's largest and fasted party boat offering all the newest luxuries available including color TV and air conditioning. |
 4 GAMBLER Advertising Card, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – 1978 An advertising postcard for Captain Bob Bogan's party boat "GAMBLER" circa 1978. The "GAMBLER" sailed from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and she was built in 1976 by Lydia Yachts, Stuart, FL. Unlike most Lydia vessels of her era, she has no bow pulpit. The well-maintained "GAMBLER" now sails as Captain Paul Thompson's "PORGY IV" from Cape May, NJ. |
 5 BIG MOHAWK II Advertising Sign, Brooklyn, NY – 1979 This 1979 advertising sign promoted the charter boat "BIG MOHAWK II" from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. The "BIG MOHAWK II" was the largest charter boat to sail from Sheepshead Bay at the time, and was owned and operated by partners Captain Tony 'Mo' Barbato and Captain Dan Kenny. Sign courtesy of Captain Tony 'Mo' Barbato. |
 6 HOLIDAY Advertising Card – 1979 A postcard advertising bluefishing aboard Captain Jack Endean's party boat "HOLIDAY" circa 1979. Lydia Yachts of Stuart, FL built the "HOLIDAY" for Captain Jack in 1974. The well-known Captain Jack owned and operated many party boats during his long career including the "FRISCO", the "DAUNTLESS", the "MISS POINT PLEASANT", the "MISS POINT PLEASANT II", the "RANGER" and a long line of boats all named the "HOLIDAY". |
 7 BIG MARIE-S Fishing Pin, Belmar, NJ – 1980 Pins such as this one from the "BIG MARIE-S" in 1981 were often given to customers who won the pool aboard party fishing boats. Pin courtesy of Fred Perrine. |
 8 HAPPY Business Card, Atlantic Highlands, NJ – 1981 The "HAPPY" was the premier half–day party fishing boat from Atlantic Highlands, NJ at the time and Captain Tom Buban manned the helm. Gillikin Boat Works built this wood boat in 1962 at Harkers Island, NC as the "BLUE HERON". |
 9 CAPT. LOU FLEET Advertising Pin – 1982 A 1982 advertising pin for Captain Mike Danon's "CAPT. LOU FLEET" sailing from the Poop Deck Dock at Freeport, NY. Pin courtesy of Michael Solomon. |
 10 SCHAEFER BEER WHOPPER STOPPER Pin – 1982 A genuine "WHOPPER STOPPER" pin circa 1982. Schaefer Beer supplied these pins to many party boats. You got one of the pins (and hopefully a beer too) when you won a pool. |
 11 PALACE FLEET Shirt Patch, Hoboken, NJ – 1983 An embroidered shirt patch for the "PALACE FLEET" from Hoboken, NJ circa 1983. |
 12 SEA RAIDER Fishing Pin, Wildwood, NJ – 1983 Another example of a fishing pin that was presented to pool winners aboard party boats during this era. |
 13 BETTY W III T-shirt, Brooklyn, NY – 1984 A 1984 T-shirt for Captain Al Coley's "BETTY W III" from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. |
 14 PILOT II T-shirt, Brooklyn, NY – 1985 This 1985 T-shirt is for Captain Tommy Marconi's "PILOT II" from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. |
 15 GOLDEN EAGLE Fishing Jig, Belmar, NJ – 1986 A personalized diamond jig from Captain Hank Leonard's "GOLDEN EAGLE" from Belmar, NJ circa 1986. The "GOLDEN EAGLE" was launched in 1986 and these jigs were available during the first few years of its operation. |
 16 PALACE II Postcard, Hoboken, NJ – 1988 An advertising postcard from Captain Ole Baletti's "PALACE II", Hoboken, NJ circa 1988. |
 17 SEA PIGEON IV T-shirt, Perth Amboy, NJ – 1990 A 1990 T-shirt for Captain Marty Haines' "SEA PIGEON IV" from Perth Amboy, NJ. |
 18 BROOKLYN BRIDGE Magazine Cover, Brooklyn, NY – 1995 This 1995 copy of Brooklyn Bridge Magazine featured a nice photo of the "BROOKLYN V" from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. The cover photo illustrated the issue's feature story on how the Sheepshead Bay party boat fleet had changed throughout the years, and despite fewer fish and harsher regulations, had survived the test of time. Alas, the top-notch Brooklyn Bridge Magazine did not survive and is no longer published. |
 19 SEA DEVIL Tee Shirt – 1995 A 1995 tee shirt for Captain Bob Pennington's "SEA DEVIL" sailing from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. |
 20 TEAL Hoodie – 1998 A 1998 hooded sweatshirt for Captains Jeff Gutman's and Richie Moore's "TEAL" sailing from Atlantic Highlands, NJ. This heavy, double-layered sweatshirt was perfect for those cold winter fishing trips. |
 21 BROOKLYN VI Tee Shirt – 2005 A 2005 tee shirt for the "BROOKLYN VI" sailing from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. |
 22 SEA HAWK Tee Shirt – 2010 A 2010 tee shirt for Captain Mike Russo's "SEA HAWK" sailing from Perth Amboy, NJ. |
 23 HI-HOOK Pin, Fishing Brooklyn, NY – 1976 A 1976 pin from Captain Jim Macaluso's "HI-HOOK" sailing from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. |
 24 NEW JERSEY FISHERMAN Magazine Cover – 1976 Remember when we used to catch lots of those tasty winter fish called Whiting (Silver Hake)? In December 1976, the NEW JERSEY FISHERMAN dedicated an entire issue on this popular and very abundant fish. Today, you would get your name mentioned in the local fishing column just for catching a single fish! The FISHERMAN magazine started in 1973 and with editions in New England, Long Island, New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic Region, still publishes fifty issues each year. |
