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Volume 33 Number 3
November 2005
A crowd gathers to watch the net mending competition, above.
New Bedford Mayor Frederick Kalisz Jr., right, speaking during Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies, which were later capped by a boat parade and formal blessing, far right.
Outfitted in alternative flotation apparel, Dan Orchard, above, and Tove Bendiksen, right, were among local “celebrity” participants in safety demonstrations that included survival suit competition, below.
Fred Mattera emcees a safety demo.
Scallop shucking competition drew some of the largest crowds of spectactors at this year’s festival.
Richie Canastra gets the crowd into the competition as shuckers vie for top honors.
Left, this year’s top winner, Shawn Machie of the Ilha Brava, and his wife.
US Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) was on hand to support the event.
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