The Sailing Oystermen
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Depicts the lives of Chesapeake Bay skipjack sailors who by law must dredge for oysters under sail to protect a dwindling supply. Talks with the fishermen, who describe their fishing activities and appraise the oyster business. Shows life on Smith Island and points out the central function of the Church in the fishermen's lives.
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