2011VIDEO: Greenland Low with James LynchMaritime & Fishing Industry, 400 Stories Project, Fishing
Listen as James Lynch describes a "Greenland Low"- a term some fishermen used to describe bad weather and dangerous conditions while out fishing in a dory. Born in 1925 and passing away in 2017, James J. Lynch lived in Gloucester for the last 32 years of his life, residing in the Fort neighborhood for many years. A veteran of WWII, Mr. Lynch's family was a fishing family originally from Nova Scotia.
This interview was conducted at James' home in Gloucester, MA in 2011. The film represents a partnership between Fathom Productions and the Gloucester400+ Stories Project and it was accepted into the Stories Project collection in 2023.