This image was made during the summer of 1975 near the small village of Reedville, VA. It was a part of my Chesapeake documentary, and it is one of several old menhaden boats that had been grounded in one of the creeks along the bay.
You can barely make out the name of the old vessel, but if you look closely you might spot the words FIRE ISLAND. Shortly after I completed this documentary, the state of Virginia came in and tore them all up and burned the pile of old timber. As far as I know, this is probably the only documentary ever made of these old work boats.
I just recently donated what was left of this collection to the art gallery at Radford University. In addition, they will also receive what is left of my Appalachian and Western Collection. There comes a time in life when one must find a good home for their life's work. And Radford is just one of several recipients of my silver images.
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