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Capt. Wells Scallops

For four generations, the Wells name has been synonymous with freshness and quality.

The family-owned business, Wells Ice and Cold Storage, enjoys an excellent reputation in the scallop industry.  Capt. Wells Brand Scallops are tender with a sweet, nut-like flavor and are available year round, being abundant in the deep waters of the Atlantic off the coast of Virginia and the northern and mid-Atlantic states. Consistent supply means that you can offer scallops on your menu with confidence.

 

Capt. Wells Products

Capt. Wells Products

  • IQF - Individually Quick Frozen
  • Frozen at Sea
  • Block Frozen
  • Fresh Gallons
  • Catch-weight bags
Various Size Options

Various Size Options

  • U/10, 10/20, and 20/30
  • U/10, U/12, 10/20, 20/30 and 30/40
  • U/10, 10/20, 20/30, and 30/40
  • U/10, 10/20, 20/30, and 30/40
  • U/10, 10/20, 20/30, and 30/40

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History

Captain Wells' father started in the seafood business in the 1920’s, and the Wells family has been involved in the fishing industry for four generations. Bills Wells, Jr., founded Wells Scallop Company in 1979 with his flaghip vessel, the F/V Carolina Queen. Later in the same year, Wells and his partner, V.J. O'Neal, moved to Seaford, Virginia, and formed the Seaford Scallop Company. The company grew quickly and by 1982, operated eighteen vessels and was known as one of the largest scallop fleet operators on the East Coast.

In 1988, Mr. Wells and his son, Bill Wells III, formed Wells Ice and Cold Storage and began processing scallops themselves at a new facility in Seaford. Mr. Wells also bought out his partner and sold a portion of his fleet to eight independent contractors who continue to sell their catch to Capt. Wells. There are currently four vessels producing frozen-at-sea scallops and nine "wet" (fresh scallop) boats offloading at the Wells' facility.