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Primrose Tale Capt. Brunson recalls Destin sea days
Destin oldtimer Capt. Reddin Brunson recounts his life from born in Portland in 1913 to joining the Destin fishing trade as a crewman and captain aboard the Primrose. He recalls rescues, near disasters, and notable trips with O. T. Melvin, John Melvin, Homer J, and others, ending with the Primrose restoration dedication set for Sunday May 4 on Stahlman Avenue.
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Karen MacGrogan
Destin
O. T
Brunson
Niceville
Primrose
Cobb’s Point
Joe’s Bayou
John Melvin
O.T. Jr
O. T. Jr
Homer J
East Pass Sea
Gulf
Homer Jones
East Pass
Florida
Leroy Collins
Eddie Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker
Pacific
Eddie
Stahlman Avenue