horse-powered capstan on the beach, they would attempt to haul the boats through heavy seas to shore. At times the little

boats failed to make it back to shore, causing great tragedy and lots of lives. Father knew all about the dangers of the sea. Having

seen his own schooner drifting away during his own rescue at

sea. The little wooden boats became more stable, when more up

to date motors were installed, It was Joseph Perry of Nail Pond, who had the first gasoline motor installed in his fishing boat Sailing out of Tignish Harbor he caused a lot of excitement at the time. From this experience according to his grandson Ronnie, he received the nickname ”Joe Gasoline,” that was to follow him throughout his lifetime, and down through generations of Perry’s

to come after him. This was the start of other boat owners taking on nicknames,

in regard to the workings of their boats. There was a fisherman ”Fidele” who received the name ”wrist pin” from the many break downs’ to the propeller shaft on his boat. There was ”Edmond” who picked up the name ”pick-a-puck” from the unusual sound of his gas motor. It was interesting to hear of many more nicknames, and how they continued on through the generations.

Many fights erupted back in those days over nicknames They became fighting words at school and on into adulthood. Today nicknames are proudly displayed by sons and grandsons on their modern fishing boats, who now understand how they came about, through great sacrifice and struggle. With permis— sion gladly given by the captains were ”Hogan’s Heroes,” ”Little Moses," ”Snow Goose,” ”3 John Amies,” and ’Prosper Sisters”.

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