Quaker Marine
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Quaker Marine Supply Co. (QMS) is a heritage American brand founded in Philadelphia in 1949 by Coast Guard veteran Joe Kadison. The brand began as a supplier of marine hardware and clothing for seafarers, quickly building its reputation for rugged, water-inspired gear and its iconic headwear—particularly the long-brimmed Oysterman cap worn by Ernest Hemingway.
The company focused exclusively on headwear from the 1970s and found broader recognition through partnerships with retailers like L.L. B...
The company focused exclusively on headwear from the 1970s and found broader recognition through partnerships with retailers like L.L. B...
ean. In 2003, QMS moved its headquarters to Portland, Maine, and later, following a brief closure, was revitalized in 2012 by retailer Kevin McLaughlin, co-founder of J.McLaughlin. Today, Quaker Marine is based out of Brooklyn, New York, with a flagship store in Greenpoint and a presence on Long Isl
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