A Day In The Life of The Island's Fishing Village

Sunrise in Menemsha.
Sunrise in Menemsha. Ray Ewing
  • Sunrise in Menemsha.
  • The Richard Arnold and the Four Kids wait in Menemsha harbor.
  • The fishing fleet tied up at the Dutcher Dock.
  • Early morning light on Menemsha harbor.
  • Old fishing gear lines the bait shacks.
  • Dutcher Dock is quiet in the morning.
  • The members of Coast Guard Station Menemsha are active early.
  • The 47 foot Coast Guard Cutters sit ready by the boat house.
  • BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in his office at Station Menemsha.
  • The view of Menemsha from the Coast Guard station.
  • Coast Guard duty members make the walk from the station down to the boat house.
  • A risk assessment briefing before training operations.
  • BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in the cockpit of one of the Coast Guard vessels.
  • BM2 Patrick Shanahan in the engine room.
  • Heading out for training exercises.
  • Coast Guard helicopter heads over to Menemsha for training.
  • Helicopter makes multiple approaches toward Coast Guard cutter.
  • Stanley Larsen at work in Menemsha Fish Market.
  • Janelle Fogg awaits the next customer.
  • Stanley Larsen and Janelle Fogg at Menemsha Fish Market.
  • Janelle Fogg weighs out some bay scallops.
  • A walk on Menemsha beach is always a favorite.
  • Still stunning in winter.
  • Menemsha harbor is famous for its afternoon and evening light.
  • Larsen's waits for the summer season.
  • Soon to be filled with charter fishing boats.
  • Birds fill the rigging of the Richard Arnold.
  • The Lady M. under sunset light.
  • The famous Squid Row is a popular hangout in warmer months.
  • No applause for this sunset, just gull cries and channel marker bells.
  • Menemsha Creek at the end of the day.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

A Tuesday in February in Menemsha starts like most of the Island — serene. But more so.

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Michael M, Chilmark and North Palm Beach
Thanks for the wonderful photographs of a special place.
February 14, 2025 - 9:09am

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