From collection National Fisherman Collection
LB2012.15.10562
Shrimp boat well decorated with wreaths and bouquets of flowers, several clergy men on board, as well as altar boys and young ladies. " Blessing of the Fleet at Bayou La Batre, Alabama with the most Rev. Joseph G. Vath, Auxilary Bishop of Mobile-Birmingham Diocese,at center, lowering the wreath into the water. [ref NF 09/1968 P.6C]
