Fred Scopinich being interviewed in East Quogue, New York (Photo Credit: Chris Kretz)
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July 11 2019
In this interview, Fred discusses the history and operation of the Freeport Point Boatyard,
including the types of crafts it produced for the U.S. government during World War II and the
rum-runners during Prohibition. He also illustrates life in Freeport and how the war effected
various activities, from the ban on sportfishing and pleasure boats to the Coast Guard’s
recruitment of local fishermen.
including the types of crafts it produced for the U.S. government during World War II and the
rum-runners during Prohibition. He also illustrates life in Freeport and how the war effected
various activities, from the ban on sportfishing and pleasure boats to the Coast Guard’s
recruitment of local fishermen.
Digital
44m 59s
Frederick "Fred" Scopinich, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland.
Interview was recorded by Chris Kretz through The Long Island Home Front Project for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project.
East Quogue, Suffolk, New York, United States, NA [40.84066,-72.58148] [id:5116035]Freeport, Nassau, New York, United States, NA [40.6576,-73.58318] [id:5117949]
C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience (Washington College)
oral histories (literary works)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--United States
oral histories (literary works)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--United States