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I doubt she could do much at eight either. Maybe tie some knots.

• quesera 9mo ago
  There are many small tasks to be performed on a lobstering boat, especially back in 1929. An 8 yo could absolutely perform many of them. But sure, it's highly likely that she headed out with a parent or older sibling initially. This doesn't seem controversial or worth making quibbly points over.