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Carl Ilvonen Interview Part 1
Carl Ilvonen Interview Part 2
Carl hauling traps from his first boat a sixteen foot outboard skiff built in his shop 1963
Carl in his first boat, a sixteen foot outboard skiff, showing the steering lever he designed.
Carl and his wife, Elsie, aboard the Varuna, a 32 foot boat built by Bill and Amos Makinen in South Thomaston. Elsie lobstered with Carl for over twenty years.
Carl wih traps aboard his third boat the “Sisu”, a 32 foot wooden boat built by Arno Day.
Carl’s fourth boat a wood 36 footer built by Arno Day.
Carl and his grandson, “cleaning up” after hauling traps.
Carl loading his truck with herring “cuttings” at the Port Clyde Sardine processing plant in Rockland. 1980. Lobster bait.
Carl bringing his dog aboard for a day hauling traps.