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For 60 years, Black captains have left Kent Narrows with boats full of passengers to catch croaker, perch, and spot. It’s a tradition fathers have passed to sons, but those who do it today worry they'll be the last generation. Read more in our Chesapeake Quarterly archives: https://loom.ly/BUgyuBc
A Legacy of Captains
Headboats helped Black watermen on Kent Island earn a living on their own terms
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October 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM