1882-1884. Cook and Dunn, fished for 
porpoises at Trent (Frisco) 
Hoy. 1885-1886. John W.Dollinson started fishing 
for porpoises for Col.Wainright (Wilmington 
Oil and Leather Co.) "brought there a 
number of English tanners. ( ■ - 
1887-1890. Zimmerman, who originally came to 
Hatteras as a hide splitter for Col. 
7a in right, took over porpoise fishery for 
the Solomon Company. 
1891. 3.F.Furry took over the business. 
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1906-1928. 7i 11 iam F.Hye Co. ,Hew Ledford,Mass. 
took over porpoise fishery. 
16,©00 porpoises taken since 1885; 
1886- 1783 taken 
1887- 
1909- 
1910- 
1926- 
1670 taken 
1550 taken 
1278 taken 
516 taken 
Fishery in operation for 26 years,with several 
intervals, and average catch for period is a 
little more than 500 a year. 
Out seines in four pieces; when laced together 
have a total length of about half a mile. 
Sweep seines in two parts, each about 75 yards 
in length. 
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FOOD: Trout, shad, herring, and shrimps. 
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