Collection search - Thomas, Captain John - Interview
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Record information – Brief Thomas, Captain John - Interview
Series title:Voice of the PioneerHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Item number (ISN):176822Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:MCNEIL, BillAccession:1989-0460Media:SoundPart:1 of 1Release date:1982-11-21Production company:Bill McNeil (Interviewer)Description:Interview of John Thomas, Captain of the CN ship Marine Nautica, aboard the ship as it sails out to sea. Thomas talks about: fishing in Newfoundland; how he learned to fish as a boy; the difficulty of earning a living by fishing; the isolation of the Newfoundland outports; the arrival of the first radio in the outport circa 1940; Thomas's getting a job with CN Marine after being a fisherman; his family history; the job of ship's master; weather hazards; and his daily routine. Actuality sounds of the ship's horn and other equipment are audible throughout the interview.Language:EnglishNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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