Captain Al Foster, New York, NY – 1907
Captain Al Foster was one of the early pioneers of the Party Boat Fishing industry. His career began at the age of 23 and spanned over 45 years at the helm of…
Captain Dave Martin Sr. and wife Helen, Brooklyn, NY – 1913
This vintage portrait photo shows the young couple, Captain Dave Martin Sr. and his wife Helen. The Captain's hat worn by Captain Martin reads "ATHENE", which…
Captain Jacob 'Jake' Martin Sr., EVELYN, Brooklyn, NY – 1914
Captain Jacob 'Jake' Martin at the helm of the "EVELYN", Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY circa 1914. Captain Martin was one of the pioneers of party boat fishing…
Captains Dave Martin Sr. and Jacob Martin Sr., GERALDA, Brooklyn, NY – 1916
A 1916 photo of Captains Dave Martin Sr. and Jacob Martin Sr. aboard the "GIRALDA", Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. Shiver me timbers! This rare photo shows…
EFFORT Shark Catch, Brooklyn, NY – 1917
Shown from left to right are Captain Archie Buckner, an unknown angler, and a young Captain Fred Wrege at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY circa 1917. Captains…
Captain Clarence Starn, Atlantic City, NJ – 1922
Captain Clarence Starn stands at the helm of one of his cruise vessels in this 1922 photo. He was the patriarch of "Capt. Starn's Pier" at Atlantic City, New…
Captain 'Charlie' Freiberger, Brooklyn, NY – 1925
Captain 'Charlie' Freiberger is shown here among several patrons aboard his party fishing boat "ADMIRAL" at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn NY circa 1925. Captain…
Fishermen's Coffee Nook, Brooklyn, NY – 1925
A 1925 photo of the "Fishermen's Coffee Nook" that was once located on Emmons Avenue (at the corner of East 21st Street) at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. From…
The "Iron Horse" and "The Babe" visit Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY – 1927
The year was 1927 and the New York Yankees had just completed a season where they set an American League record of 110 winning games with only 44 losses, and…
Captain Jens Jensen, Brooklyn, NY – 1930
Captain Jens Jensen of the party fishing boat "PERRY BELMONT" from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY circa 1930. Captain Jensen passed away in 1933 at age 75. …
Sheepshead Bay Boat Owner's Association Annual Picnic, Atlantic Highlands, NJ – 1930
This amazing photo shows members of the Sheepshead Bay Boat Owner's Association (S.B.B.O.A.) at their annual picnic in 1930. The annual owners and crew…
Captain John 'Candy' Keefe, Brooklyn, NY – 1931
Captain John Keefe was born in New York City in the year 1890. He was the son of German immigrant parents living on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Orphaned at…
Wrege Family, EFFORT III, Brooklyn, NY – 1932
The Wrege family poses for a family photo aboard the "EFFORT III" at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY in 1932. Pictured from left to right are Ida Wrege, Captain…
Captain Edward Baletti Sr., Hoboken, NJ – 1933
Captain Edward Baletti Sr. at the helm of the original "PALACE" from Hoboken, NJ circa 1933. Captain Edward Baletti Sr. was one of the pioneers of North Jersey…
Captain Lester Baletti, Hoboken, NJ – 1935
A young Captain Lester Baletti aboard his father's (Captain Edward Baletti Sr.) converted steam yacht "DIXIE". Captain Lester would later become the Captain…
Captain Dave Martin Sr., GIRALDA, Brooklyn, NY – 1935
A dapper Captain Dave Martin at the helm of the "GIRALDA", Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY in 1935. James A. Baylis & Sons, Port Jefferson, NY built the 109-foot…
Captain John 'Jack' Bogan Sr. – 1935
Scrub brushes and elbow grease ruled the day for a young and smiling Captain John 'Jack' Bogan Sr. when he was 'Decking' aboard the "PARAMOUNT II", Brielle, NJ…
Captain Alex Hansen and wife Helen, Brooklyn, NY – 1936
Shown in this vintage photo are Captain Alex Hansen and his wife Helen circa 1936. Helen Hansen was the namesake of their family's party fishing boat, the…
Captains 'Jake' and 'Chubby' Martin, GLORY, Brooklyn, NY – 1937
The father and son team of Captains Jacob 'Jake' Martin Sr. and Jacob 'Chubby' Martin Jr. aboard the "GLORY" in Miami, Florida circa 1937. The "GLORY" sailed…
Captain John 'Jack' Bogan Sr., Brielle, NJ – 1938
Captain Jack Bogan is shown on the right holding a pair of Pollack caught aboard the "COLUMBIA" circa 1938. Captain Jack died in 2010 at age 92. We are…
