A popular corner tavern in Boston, Massachusetts. Many men frequent the tavern, including fishermen.. Signs in windows advertise 'PICKWICK ALE' 'Sea food', 'Liquors' and 'Coost ale'. Snow pile at curbside.
A sullen group of men watch two Canadian fishermen at a pier in Boston, Massachussetts. Boston policemen dispel the group, which assembles away from the pier. The boat in issue displays the Red Ensign flag used on Canadian vessels. The Americans express dislike for the Canadians who compete with them in commercial fishing.
The Atlantic Sea Grill in Boston, Massachusetts. Men stand beside the building. Customers enter. A chalk board outside the establishment advertises Lobster stew for 50 cents, baked cod for 35 cents and fried shrimp for 40 cents.
Men stand at a pier in Boston, Massachusetts. The boat displays the Canadian Red Ensign flag. The men appear critical.
An enactment of the sale of fish at the Boston Fish Pier in Boston, Massachusetts. A man reads from a paper describing the species and weights of various fish in his catch. Buyers bid and the fisherman accepts the highest bids. Men sitting in front of him bid for the fish. The purchase quantities of each buyer and seller are recorded on a pad in duplicate (one a carbon copy).
A man writes in chalk on a large blackboard. He lists the names of fishing boats and the types and quantities of their respective catches. Buyers scrutinize the board and negotiate with sellers for the fish.
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