Of fish and men

The slippery upturned hull of the [Evanick] offered no handhold and the survival suits were inaccessible. While the EPIRB deployed, the raft did not.. In the 39degree water and 15-foot swells the men convulsed with hope and terror and disbelief, drifting away from their stricken craft. At last, perh...

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Published inNational fisherman Vol. 82; no. 10; p. 8
Main Author Herman, Doug
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Portland Journal Publications 01.02.2002
Subjects
Boating accidents & safety
Fishery management
Salmon
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Summary:The slippery upturned hull of the [Evanick] offered no handhold and the survival suits were inaccessible. While the EPIRB deployed, the raft did not.. In the 39degree water and 15-foot swells the men convulsed with hope and terror and disbelief, drifting away from their stricken craft. At last, perhaps, a sweet resignation or tender mercy, a warmth despite the freezing conditions, swept over the men. The net that snares us all eventually fish and fishermen - does so without malice.
ISSN:0027-9250