Tag Archive: harbor

Nov 29

Joseph Giannini, Marine Service and Equipment

Giannini Marine Service and Equipment, a landmark in Morro Bay and bellweather of the fishing business is closing. from the left Elieen Giannini Joe Anderson and Joe Romley talk over what makes a good custom fishing lure.©The Tribune/David Middlecamp 04/5/06

Fishing was once the center of Morro Bay life. Many water color paintings have been made of picturesque boats tied up at the dock. Over the years fish populations have changed. Scientists and fishermen argue over the numbers but it is clear that, for example numbers like the 2,000,000 abalone harvested in  1962 are no …

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Apr 19

Morro Bay Harbor Beacon installed.

U.S. Army helicoper hoists beacon off of Morro Rock.

May 5, 1965 It was quite a process to install a new beacon at the Morro Bay harbor mouth. I remember as a kid visiting Morro Bay and hearing the mournful sound of the fog horn when heavy overcast rolled in. The salt air and at times heavy storm waves take a toll on any …

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