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1902
The first large steam-powered fishing vessel was built.
Economy and Industry, Maritime & Fishing Industry
Steam-powered fire boat, c. 1906. Herman W. Spooner, Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, Photo 01567
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Garland, Joseph E.
Gloucester on the Wind: America’s Greatest Fishing Port in the Days of Sail
. Arcadia, 1995.
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1901-1903
William W. French served again as the mayor of Gloucester.
1902
Massachusetts Vital Records were published.
1902
The first knockabout schooner was built in Essex and designed to improve the safety of fishermen.
1902
The first Festival of the Crowning at Our Lady of Good Voyage Church occurred.
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