This fascinating video from Lacombe historian Tom Aicklen explores the rich maritime culture of Southeast Louisiana through the
history of its early wooden boats used for fishing, logging, travel and
commerce. The video was released in 2013 and focuses on boats used from Lake Pontchartrain to the Gulf Coast and through the many
rivers, marshes and swamps of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
Click on the PLAY triangle below to view the video. If you can't play the video,
then CLICK HERE for a direct link.
Researched, written, directed and narrated by Tom Aicklen, Louisiana
Video Productions and Lacombe Heritage Center; the video producers give special thanks to Dr. Val
Husey, Ph.D., Robin Krohn, The Biloxi Seafood Industry and Maritime
Museum and the Joseph T. Butler Traditional Boat Building Center at
Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana.
