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16 | 01907 this discovery when he recalled the happiness he felt while being on a boat and lobstering with friends, so he decided to do that full time and stay on the Swampscott police force as a reserve officer, picking up details when needed. He officially retired from the Swampscott Police Department two years ago and said that he was quite happy with his decision to make a career on the sea. "My office is beautiful, being out on the water all the time," he said. "It doesn't really get old." Although the ocean and the views are spectacular, not every day out at sea is a good one. Gambale and his friend Mike Tuffy recalled lobstering in the winter: The two went out on a freezing, windy day, figuring they'd never know how bad conditions actually were until they went. Some days, when Gambale didn't want to go out on the boat, he said he would recall advice from an old friend named Lou Williams, who told him, "you never know what you're going to get if you go out, but you do know what you're going to get if you don't." And so, Gambale, Tuffy and another friend went out to sea. Gambale said the wind and snow were so bad that day that they couldn't even see through the window at the ship's bow. It was so cold, Captain Mike Gambale shows a female lobster with a cluster of eggs that he caught off the coast of Swampscott. Female lobsters that are capable of breeding will be marked on the tail and returned to the ocean. Gambale and Tuffy said, they had to put the lobsters on ice so they didn't freeze to death. The waves were so big that Gambale said he was standing near the back of the boat when he saw Tuffy, who was driving, go up into the air and hit his body vertically on the roof. Gambale said after the wave passed Tuffy landed on the ground, and Gambale and his friend thought their companion was dead. Tuffy was, in fact, not dead — he quickly jumped back up and said he was ready to go again. When asked if days like that ever make them seasick, Tuffy said no — "only sick of the sea." That experience, they said, was one of the worst lobstering days they'd ever had. Neither lobster in the winter anymore. With the bad comes a lot of good, and Gambale said he still has a smile on his face every day — or most days — as he heads off to work. Driving through the harbor, Gambale knows all of the other lobstermen and waves at them as they pass each other. He knows the names of all of the islands, too, including Children's Island and Pigs Island, where he said people used to take their boats to go party back in the day. He knows which areas to avoid because of rocks near the surface, as well as where the best views of the coast are. After a long day at sea, Gambale hooks his boat up to its mooring at Fisherman's Beach and takes his small motorboat into shore. He has a walk-in cooler space at the Fish House where he is able to store lobsters as he cleans up from the day. Top-rated memory care "Mom is social and she is thriving — the staff is amazing.” — KATHLEEN M. Count on Seasons of Danvers for 5 star-rated memory care assisted living. We’re proud to be the North Shore’s premier choice for exceptional care. 44 Summer Street Danvers, MA 01923 978-777-0230 www.SeasonsOfDanvers.com 5-star rating based upon Google reviews as of 6.24.21.
SUMMER 2021 | 17 About 10 years ago, Gambale said, the Fish House caught fire, burning all of the supplies and possessions he had stored there. The fire caused him to lose thousands of dollars in supplies, but Gambale said the community donated money and time to help him recover from this tragedy. That support, as well as many other instances he has encountered over the years, is why Gambale said he loves Swampscott and is happy to call it home. While driving along the coast to go back into shore, Gambale can point out numerous homes of people he knows or people who used to live there and he has a story to go along with each one. From wealthy businessmen living on multimillion-dollar properties on the coast to longtime fisherman who go back generations in Swampscott and Marblehead, Gambale's travels and career have put him in contact with a great many people. He said he always tries to see the good in whatever he's doing or whoever he is with. After nearly 50 years on the sea, Gambale said he loves his career and feels lucky to be able to do something he truly enjoys. A seagull sits on the bow of the Micaelanie as Captain Mike Gambale brings the boat in to harbor. Boston Fence and Vinyl Professional & Customer Focused Fencing Services Since 1989 Experienced • Service • Value • Free Estimates 1 800 585 7753 “We’re in your neighborhood ... please check out our work!” Aluminum Newport Topper Vinyl Picket Arbor We are a full-service fence contractor that specializes in producing beautifully designed, long-lasting custom fences. When you knowledgeable and helpful service, and always have a live representative available to answer your calls during business hours. • We offer SAFE distance FREE consultations • Cash ’N’ Carry available at our location Answer Calls 24 Hours • 110 Park St. Beverly, MA • Bostonfenceandvinyl.com
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