Fourth grade students learned all about the work of a scallop fisherman and the important contribution of southern New Jersey’s fishing industry to the state’s economy during a May 6 field trip to Cape May Harbor. ACS parent Tom McNulty, Jr., whose son Liam is in 3rd grade, gave the students a tour of the “Redemption” fishing boat, including the cockpit. Several students also got to try on the safety flotation suits that all fisherman must learn to put on in 60 seconds in the event of an emergency.
After a tasty lunch at the Lobster House Restaurant, where students could sample the scallops, Mr. Keith Laudeman, the owner of the restaurant and Cape May Brand Sea Scallops, described the intricate process required to prepare and pack scallops to ship all over the world. Thank you to ACS grandparents Tom and Sherri McNulty, owners of the “Redemption” and several other fishing boats, who have been hosting ACS student groups for the past 10 years. All of their boats have the image of a dove painted on them, which represents the Holy Spirit and their reliance on the Lord for protection and safety on the seas.
