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The Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts

by David L. Belding

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Hull

The stony shores of Hull offer but little suitable clam area, though fair digging is found in the vicinity of Hog Island and in Weir River. The usual type of flat is a pebbly or gravel beach, while near White Head and Weir River there are large mud areas. Clams are dug only for home consumption or for bait.

Summary of Industry.

Number of men,—
Capital invested,—
Production, 1907:—
Bushels,100
Value,$100
Total area (acres):—
Sand—
Mud,225
Gravel,200
Mussels and eel grass,—
Total,425
Productive area (acres):—
Good clamming,—
Scattering clams,50
Barren area possibly productive (acres)50
Waste barren area (acres)325
Possible normal production,$15,000

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