lost in time, due to the many changes that have taken place. Tales of the sea cry out from the graves of every "Old Salt." hoping to be remembered as part of their rich heritage One fishing business that held many old stories was that of John M Doucette , who set up a business in Waterford in 1872. One of his sale specials recorded 40 one pound tins of lobster selling at $4.00. In 1914 the Schooner " Freddie A Higgins " grounded during a severe northeaster below Doucette's factory. Doucette purchased the vessel and the cargo of oats on board was sold to local farmers at the time. Spurgeon Jeffery with "capstans" used in his business of moving buildings was successful in floating the vessel. Doucette later purchased the fishing business owned by Frank Larkin , an early fish buyer at . Doucette's son George inherited the fishing business from his father. This kept the Doucette Sons well involved in the fishing industry until 1953. Another schooner the " Fannie Fern " was lost off Horse Head on October 29, I866. One of the crew perished. Two local men, Michael Shea and a Mr. Corney , were reported drowned assisting in the rescue In the 1900's Charles Veno operated a lobster cannery at Horse Head and in 1908 the Portland Packing Co. built a cannery there managed by James Shea and his brother Angus. Records in those days, although hard to come by, had the area surrounding Waterford and Miminegash as busy fishing centers. Some fish businesses and canneries were operated by R Bell , Mr. McElroy , Frank Shea , E. Shea , Lefitt & Elliot, Mr. Kenny , P Fitzgerald , J Murphy , P Albert , R Nelligan , A MacDonald, E. Gaudet , P Ellsworth , B Gallant , J Costain , L Butler , 23