STONINGTON, Maine—For veteran lobsterman Travis Dammier, it was the end of another trip at sea on a solo voyage to earn a living.
He was approaching home, feeling less than excited as he navigated his fishing boat, My Kassandra, through the calm waters back to the commercial port of Stonington, Maine.
With little fanfare, the 36-foot vessel powered effortlessly toward the Greenhead Lobster Co. dock, stopping on its starboard side.
Dammier moved quickly as he secured the vessel with thick ropes.
Two dockworkers greeted him, and together they began transferring the live lobsters into large plastic containers for sale in the local market….