Plainview, NY December 1, 2008 – David R. Maltz & Co., Inc. has been retained by the executor of the Frank Mundus Estate to sell the Cricket II charter boat. The Cricket II is believed by many to be the inspiration for the story “JAWS” and will be sold via an online-only auction to commence on January 14, 2009.
The Cricket II is currently being stored in Montauk where for the past 58 years Captain Frank “Monster Man” Mundus has been taking thrill seekers on day-long fishing excursions. To many it was not about the thrill of the hunt, but it was to hear stories from arguably the most famous shark fisherman of all time.
Many say that Captain Frank Mundus, along with the Cricket II were Peter Benchleys inspiration for the story “JAWS”. When asked in a past interview what inspired you to write “JAWS” Benchley replied, “In 1964, I read about a fisherman who had caught a 4,550-pound great white shark off Long Island, and I thought to myself, “What would happen if one of those came around and wouldn’t go away?” That was the “seed” idea of “JAWS”. Captain Mundus insisted the events that occurred in the novel, and subsequent movies, were taken directly from his experiences aboard the Cricket II.
This auction represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of American Cinema History with the fate of the vessel to be determined when bidding closes on February 4, 2009. Registration will commence on December 15, 2008. Additional auction and vessel information is available at www.MaltzAuctions.com.
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