Captains & Crew

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Lady Frances

Frances Fleet
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Frances Fleet Captains...

Captain Frank Blount, owner of the Frances Fleet, began his career as a young mate in Point Judith. He has performed virtually every job aboard the various types of fishing vessels during his 40+ years of experience. Capt. Frank also has a degree in Fisheries and Marine Technology. Although he leaves most of the captaining these days to his well trained, professional crew, he is constantly working behind the scenes making sure the operation runs smoothly and all the boats are in tip top shape. He is also a significant force on the National Marine Fisheries Council, ensuring fishing regulations are fair and just.

Captain Mike O’Grady

Captain Mike started with the Frances Fleet in 1989. While working with us, he earned his degree in Fisheries and Marine Technology at the University of Rhode Island. Mike can be seen on any one of our trips. His diverse captaining skills make him a great asset to the Frances Fleet. He can be seen on the cod, fluke, blackfish, tuna and/or our offshore trips. He takes great pride in his work and gives 110% to finding fish, landing fish and sending our customers home happy.

Captain Keith Bradley

Capt. Keith has been working for the Frances Fleet since 2001. He began as our whale watch naturalist and while he still does that on occasion, he also captains many of our bluefish trips as well as the whale watch expeditions. During the school year he teaches science to middle school students but in the summer months he is an integral part of our crew. His patience and knowledge goes along way, whether it is searching out the whales or proving he has what it takes to catch those fast, fighting bluefish.

Captain Matthew Cox

Capt. Matt has worked for the Frances Fleet for over a decade. He started out on deck as a teenager learning everything there was to know about being a good deckhand. He has proven over the years to be an invaluable employee with great work ethic. Then in early 2011 he passed his captain's exam and is now one of the fleet’s captains, we welcome him behind the wheel. Matt is well respected by his peers and customers alike, and the Frances Fleet is very proud of his accomplishments.

Captain George Latos

George has been fishing for most of his life. He is a full time teacher but when he has any down time he can be found on his own boat or behind the wheel or on deck for the Frances Fleet. A local guy who is very knowledgeable of the local waters and the species of fish that dominate them. He is very active in the Narragansett fishing community and a member of several fishing organizations. He has worked with the Frances Fleet for a number of years and we hope for many more to come.

This Week at Frances Fleet...