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Photos: Florida Queen and Star Queen through the years

Sheldon Franklin, right, hands fish over to the anglers who caught them aboad the Star Queen after the vessel docked from its two-day fishing trip during the 11th Annual Captain Anderson's Marina Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Saturday.
Sheldon Franklin, right, hands fish over to the anglers who caught them aboad the Star Queen after the vessel docked from its two-day fishing trip during the 11th Annual Captain Anderson's Marina Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Saturday.
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Richard Jones of Norcross, Ga., center, receives his grouper
Richard Jones of Norcross, Ga., center, receives his grouper
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After returning from a 12-hour fishing trip into the Gulf of Mexico, Denny Easterwood prepares to catch a bow line as the Florida Queen pulls into the Captain Anderson's Marina on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005.
After returning from a 12-hour fishing trip into the Gulf of Mexico, Denny Easterwood prepares to catch a bow line as the Florida Queen pulls into the Captain Anderson's Marina on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005.
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Florida Queen Capt. Bobo Hobbs prepares to shut down the boat for the day following a 12-hour fishing trip to the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida Queen Capt. Bobo Hobbs prepares to shut down the boat for the day following a 12-hour fishing trip to the Gulf of Mexico.
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The Star Queen and the Florida Queen stand in vegetation on Jan.3 near the Southeast section of the Robinson Bayou. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]
The Star Queen and the Florida Queen stand in vegetation on Jan.3 near the Southeast section of the Robinson Bayou. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]
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The Florida Queen and the Star Queen stand in vegetation on Jan.3 near the Southeast section of the Robinson Bayou. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]
The Florida Queen and the Star Queen stand in vegetation on Jan.3 near the Southeast section of the Robinson Bayou. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]
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Grover Davis stands for a photo at Marine Transportation Services on Jan.3. The Davis family owned the Florida Queen and the Star Queen charter boats for decades and Grover Davis has many memories from fishing on the boats. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]
Grover Davis stands for a photo at Marine Transportation Services on Jan.3. The Davis family owned the Florida Queen and the Star Queen charter boats for decades and Grover Davis has many memories from fishing on the boats. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]
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It wasn't a kettle of fish, but instead Richard Jones of Norcross, Ga., borrowed a shopping cart to haul to the weigh scale the various fish he and a friend caught during their trip aboard the Star Queen Saturday. Jones was one of several anglers competing in the 11th Annual Captain Anderson's Marina Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo which ended Saturday.
It wasn't a kettle of fish, but instead Richard Jones of Norcross, Ga., borrowed a shopping cart to haul to the weigh scale the various fish he and a friend caught during their trip aboard the Star Queen Saturday. Jones was one of several anglers competing in the 11th Annual Captain Anderson's Marina Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo which ended Saturday.
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Grouper and red snapper hang from the top of the Florida Queen as mate Doc Green awaits to offload fish for customer at the Captain Anderson's Marina on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005.
Grouper and red snapper hang from the top of the Florida Queen as mate Doc Green awaits to offload fish for customer at the Captain Anderson's Marina on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005.
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Kenny McCuiston is the cook aboard the fishing boat Florida Queen.
Kenny McCuiston is the cook aboard the fishing boat Florida Queen.
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