Time and Tide Nantucket

On this installment of The Shellfish Series we welcome Rob Garrison to the show.  Rob's name kept coming up at the top of our list of guests who could really shed some light on the early years of aquaculture on the island.  Him and Martin Ceely were the founding partners of the first oyster farm on Nantucket in the 1980's, and Rob was also integral in developing and constructing the first generation of the shellfish hatchery on Brant Point.

Rob really takes the lead in talking about the early days on this topic and has some great stories mixed in as well.  I'm really excited to now have this information on record and to be sharing it with you all.  Also joining the conversation is my colleague Renee Ceely who really established this connection and also our friend Samantha Denette from the Nantucket Shellfish Association.

Many thanks to all who helped on this and I hope you enjoy!

Production, Editing and Music by Evan Schwanfelder

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On this episode we do a deep dive on a number of subjects related to oyster farming on the island today, the operations at the shellfish hatchery on Brant Point and a look into the work of the Nantucket Shellfish Association.  The group includes Sam Denette, Executive Director of the Nantucket Shellfish Association, Tara Riley, Shellfish and Aquatic Resource Manager at the Shellfish Hatchery and Matt Herr, local oyster farmer and owner of Grey Lady Oysters.  Huge thanks to these guests for joining in on this discussion and recording their stories!

Production, Editing and Music by Evan Schwanfelder

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A round table discussion with Bill Klein, Chuck Gieg and Renee Ceeley that recalls the first days of clam/oyster aquaculture on Nantucket.  Special thanks to all who lent a voice to this project!

Production, Editing and Music by Evan Schwanfelder

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We’ve got something a bit different for you all on this episode, and I’m excited to see what you all think about this one. This past fall we were coming up with program ideas to get people out to the museum in the off season. One that we wanted to try was a live quiz show centered on Nantucket with a maritime theme. Styled after a few different radio quiz show formats, we had a panel of guests, audience participation and a series of trivia games. Thus, the “Salty Dog Showcase Trivia Show” was born. At first I was a bit unsure about how this would go, but on the evening of March 23 rd we had a full house of enthusiastic guests and a great time was had by all! Special thanks to our partner 97.7 ACK FM for getting the word out and helping to pull this off and to everyone who contributed to such a special evening. I hope you enjoy!

Special Thanks goes out to...
97.7 ACK FM and Doug Risher
Capt. Pete Kaizer
Pam Murphy
Jack Bulger
Kezia Duarte

Produced and Edited by Evan Schwanfelder
Music By Evan Schwanfelder

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Part Two of the South Shore Shipwreck Series.  Since the release of part one, a significant new wreck fragment has been uncovered roughly 1,000 ft west of the original site.  Based on new clues, yet to be discussed publicly, can we conclude, beyond a shadow of doubt, that these are the remains of the Warren Sawyer?  Join host Evan Schwanfelder as he sits down and does a deep dive with Massachusetts Underwater Archeologist, David Robinson, who gives his expert analysis on the potential identity of these pieces and what both of them reveal from an archeological point of view. 

Special thanks to David Robinson and the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archeological Resources

Written, Edited and Produced by Evan Schwanfelder
Music by Evan Schwanfelder

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"South Shore Shipwreck Part 1: The Find" is the first episode in a two part series that documents the rediscovery of substantial shipwreck remains recently uncovered on Nantucket's South Shore in late November 2022.   We go in depth on the research and archeological process with first hand accounts from the many generous and knowledgable people who helped along the way.   I hope you enjoy!

Special thanks to Mike Campbell, Michael Harrison & Nantucket Historical Association and Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archeological Resources

Written, Edited and Produced by Evan Schwanfelder
Music by Evan Schwanfelder
Sound FX by Zapsplat.com

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We are very thankful to the Nantucket Atheneum for reaching out to see if Time and Tide would be interested in collaborating on a podcast for this year’s 1 Book 1 Island series of events.  The book “The Yellow House” is a powerful memoir by author Sarah Broom, that tells the story of her family’s house in New Orleans, the loss of the house during Hurricane Katrina, and ties in the mythology of the storied city where she grew up and the notion of what home means.  At the office we put our heads together to see who on island could lend some insight on the topics being discussed, and Ritch Leone’s name came to the top of the list. 

Ritch is a beloved teacher who taught for 34 years on the Nantucket.  I can personally attest that many of my own friends who grew up here consistently say that not only was Mr. Leone one of the best teachers they ever had, he also remains a great friend to this day.  Following retirement in 2008 Ritch went to work for FEMA and was on the front lines for major relief efforts that includes tornados in Oklahoma, Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Harvey to name a few.  On this episode Ritch sits down to tell these stories, and what it’s like to see firsthand, the effects and response to natural disasters that can forever change individuals, families and communities.

 We would like to give a big thank you to Ritch Leone for sharing his story, and also special thanks to the Nantucket Atheneum for inviting us to collaborate for this year’s 1 Book, 1 Island event.  Hope you enjoy!

Producer and Host: Evan Schwanfelder with special guest Ritch Leone
Music Composed and Recorded by Evan Schwanfelder

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Part 4 of 4 - Discussion at the end of Episode

The Experiences of William S. Cary, a Nantucket man.  The sole survivor of the crew of the whaleship Oeno, who lived for nine years among cannibals of the South Pacific.

"Cary's log of his experiences is a most graphic depiction of life among the Fiji Islanders.  His capture and adoption by the king of the tribe, the life and customs of the natives, his escape and return home are all touched upon in detail, the whole story forming one of the most thrilling tales of the sea ever printed.  And the best part of the story is that it is true."

Harry B. Turner, Nantucket, MA  May 1, 1928

Sources:

Nantucket Journal, "Wrecked on the Feejees" Aug 26, 1887. p. 1

Nantucket Journal, "Wrecked on the Feejees" Sept 3, 1887. p. 1

"Wrecked on the Feejees" Inquirer and Mirror Press, Forward by Harry B Turner, p. 7

Music and Narration: Performed, Produced and Edited by Evan Schwanfelder.

© Egan Maritime Institute, 2021

Part 3 of 4

The Experiences of William S. Cary, a Nantucket man.  The sole survivor of the crew of the whaleship Oeno, who lived for nine years among cannibals of the South Pacific.

"Cary's log of his experiences is a most graphic depiction of life among the Fiji Islanders.  His capture and adoption by the king of the tribe, the life and customs of the natives, his escape and return home are all touched upon in detail, the whole story forming one of the most thrilling tales of the sea ever printed.  And the best part of the story is that it is true."

Harry B. Turner, Nantucket, MA  May 1, 1928

Sources:

Nantucket Journal, "Wrecked on the Feejees" Aug 12, 1887. p. 1

Nantucket Journal, "Wrecked on the Feejees" Aug 19, 1887. p. 1

"Wrecked on the Feejees" Inquirer and Mirror Press, Forward by Harry B Turner, p. 7

Music and Narration: Performed, Produced and Edited by Evan Schwanfelder.

© Egan Maritime Institute, 2021

Part 2 of 4

The Experiences of William S. Cary, a Nantucket man.  The sole survivor of the crew of the whaleship Oeno, who lived for nine years among cannibals of the South Pacific.

"Cary's log of his experiences is a most graphic depiction of life among the Fiji Islanders.  His capture and adoption by the king of the tribe, the life and customs of the natives, his escape and return home are all touched upon in detail, the whole story forming one of the most thrilling tales of the sea ever printed.  And the best part of the story is that it is true."

Harry B. Turner, Nantucket, MA  May 1, 1928

Sources:

Nantucket Journal, "Wrecked on the Feejees" July 28, 1887. p. 1

Nantucket Journal, "Wrecked on the Feejees" Aug 5, 1887. p. 1

"Wrecked on the Feejees" Inquirer and Mirror Press, Forward by Harry B Turner, p. 7

Music and Narration: Performed, Produced and Edited by Evan Schwanfelder.

© Egan Maritime Institute, 2021