The Seiners

The Seiners by James B. sweeps listeners aboard the rugged mackerel seines and into the tight-knit, salt-streaked world of early 20th‑century Gloucester. James B.’s sea stories blend lively characters—Maurice Blake, Clancy, Minnie Arkell and young Johnnie Duncan—with the hard work, rivalries and humor of a New England fishing town. Set against a historical backdrop when seine fishing and wooden dories ruled the harbor, the narrative follows Withrow’s new vessel, the daily rhythms of the seining fleet, tense races, runs to harbor and run‑ins with yachts and cutters. Richly observant and technically vivid, the book captures seamanship, market drives, and the camaraderie and conflicts that shaped coastal maritime life without sacrificing warmth or human detail. Connolly’s (James B.) attentive ear for dialogue and local color brings the docks, kitchens and boarding houses alive. Ideal for fans of maritime literature and classic sea stories, this audiobook offers an authentic, atmospheric portrait of New England’s fishing community—perfect for anyone who loves robust nautical adventure, historical detail, and character-driven storytelling.