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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1958
Page
8
The article describes the Blessing of the Fleet as a solemn yet colorful ceremony brought by Portuguese fishermen and linked to sea travel. It is highlighted as the festival’s high point, distinct from the Shrimp Fiesta’s festive atmosphere, with roots in Crusades and Spanish exploration.
While at sea fishing, Gaspard was announced as King after being top production man at the Co-op. Shrimp house leaders nominated candidates and shrimp boat captains voted to decide the Fiesta King as Governor Price Daniels declared June 28 to July 5 Shrimp Fiesta Week in Texas.
Joe Estes and his daughter Bertha will supervise the queen’s float while parade organizers expect one of the longest and most colorful Shrimp Fiesta celebrations in history. Mr. Keily notes the pageantry and colors promise a standout event.
The text recalls the shrimp drying process on sheets in sun, transporting cargo by sailing vessels to Galveston New Orleans and the East Coast. Remnants of furnaces and a cauldron near Port Isabel mark the old industry, once a staple and premium market product before refrigeration.
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