Tales from the Working Waterfront preserves the stories, traditions, and memories of the men and women who helped shape the Crystal Coast's maritime heritage. From generations of fishermen and boatbuilders to the vessels, working waterfronts, and communities that defined their lives, we celebrate the people, perseverance, and deep connection to the water that remain part of our coastal identity.
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TALES FROM THE WORKING WATERFRONT: DAVID YATES
We Were All Family: David Yates Looks Back on the Menhaden Industry
We Were All Family: David Yates Looks Back on the Menhaden Industry
For David Yates, a lifetime in the menhaden industry was never just about the fishing. It was about the boats, the captains who took him under their wings, the lessons learned on the water, and the friendships that became family. From Beaufort's bustling menhaden days to decades spent fishing along the Gulf Coast, David shares remarkable stories of hard work, close calls, colorful characters, and a way of life that helped shape the Crystal Coast. Above all, it's the people he remembers most.
TALES FROM THE WORKING WATERFRONT: Anthony Pittman
The Water Is Home: Anthony Pittman’s Commercial Fishing Heritage
At just two weeks old, Anthony Pittman was already on a boat with his mother and father. Today, the Morehead City commercial fisherman carries forward a three-generation family heritage, traveling miles by road and water to work near Ocracoke and navigating the beauty and danger of a life few outsiders ever see. From the lessons his father taught him to the waterspouts he recently encountered near Hodges Reef, Anthony’s story offers a rare look at what it takes to bring fresh local seafood to shore.
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