Shrimp Fisherman Installing Wind Charger Corpus Christi 1939

A shrimp fisherman in Corpus Christi, Texas, erects a wind charger to power his radio. Taken in February 1939, this image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection. During this time, shrimp fishing was a vital industry in the coastal region. Wind chargers became essential for providing electricity in remote areas, enhancing communication and lifestyle for local fishermen.

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