Captain “Skipper” Shields
John Shields with a Sextant
Captain John Shields
John Shields, everyone affectionately called “Skipper,” was the proud Captain of the Sophie Christensen— the shining flagship of the Pacific Coast Cod Fishing Co. Fleet. She was a majestic 4-masted schooner— just take a moment to look at her picture and feel the spirit of her greatness.
⚓ Snap a Pic with the “Skipper”!
Caught a great moment with Captain John Shields? Send your seaworthy snapshot to anastasia@poulsbohistory.org or drop it overboard into our Facebook or Instagram messages. Help us chart a community gallery worthy of Liberty Bay!
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