Florida Fishing Captains Oral History Project
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Interviewer
Terry Lee Howard
Publication Date
Winter 2024
Date
2024-10-17
Abstract
Howard interviews Neil Logan, an experienced fishing boat captain and spear fisherman. In the interview, Logan shares his extensive fishing knowledge and recounts numerous stories including his early fishing experiences with his grandfather and his transition into commercial fishing. He details his successful king mackerel fishing trips and his shift into a spearfisherman, diving for lobsters and groupers. Logan also shares some of his unique experiences rescuing stranded individuals, navigating harsh weather conditions, and interacting with the Coast Guard. Throughout the interview, he mentions many of his fellow fishermen and emphasizes the importance understanding the ocean and the challenges posed by fluctuating fish prices in the market.
Keywords
Commercial fishing industry, spear fishing, scuba diving accidents, kingfish, wahoo, groupers, amberjack, permit fishing, GPS, Coast guard, Robert Cardin, George Kaul (1914-2006), Richard C. Nagel (unknown-2007), Barry Lee Frederick (1957-2017), Robert “Moby” R. Paul (1948-2010).
Extent
03:15:11, 85 page transcript
Subject: geographic
Fort Pierce, (Fla.), Hobe Sound, (Fla.), Jupiter Inlet, (Fla.), Palm Beach Inlet, (Fla.), West Palm Beach, (Fla.), Vero Beach (Fla.), Florida Keys, (Fla.), Sandy Cay (British Virgin Islands), West End (Bahamas).
Language
English
Media Type
Oral history
Format
Digital only
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Identifier
F70-00016-logan-neil
Recommended Citation
Logan, Neil, "Neil Logan Oral History Interview" (2024). Florida Fishing Captains Oral History Project. 20.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fl_fishing_ohp/20
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