Gone Fishing - American Philatelic Society

Gone Fishing!FishingGreetings from AmericaThe difference between a boat used for the sheerpleasure of being out on the water and one used forbringing home a daily catch of fish is largely a matter ofsize and intent. Commercial trawlers and specializedboats (such as those used for hauling in shrimp) areindeed distinct. The stamps that follow (including onefrom the Flags of Our Nation series) all show boatsthat reflect the heritage of marine fishing in the UnitedStates.Flags of Our Nation: AlabamaThe Alabama state flag, adopted in 1895,features a crimson St. Andrew’s crosson a white field and is patterned afterthe Confederate Battle Flag. The stampvignette shows a fishing trawler.