Commercial Fisherman's Memorial - USA
Personal and loving tributes to the unsung heroes who go "down to the sea in ships".
Captain Jack Chaplin (Sept 1st, 1925~March 19th, 2011)
Commercial Fisheries:
Shrimp; crabs; fish; conch, near coastal, and ranging from NC to Florida, and the Gulf Coast coast to Texas.
Biographical Information:
(Born and raised in Port Royal and Beaufort, SC; Marine Corps 1944~48 and SC National Guard; married 57 years to Sally McTeer Chaplin, with four sons: Saxby Stowe (Johnny) Chaplin, III; James (Jimmy) Chaplin; Gerald Jay Chaplin, and Joseph Michael Chaplin.)
Capt Jack learned from others, was creative and developed many new techniques and technology, and he always shared his knowledge with everyone--a natural born mentor, he loved to talk and share stories.
Favorite Boats:
Olive Marie; Essey Green; Royal Flush; Capt Michael, etc