| Article number: | 10.03.014 |
A wooden fishing sloop for longline fishing (1876) refers to a type of traditional fishing boat used for longline fishing, a form of fishing primarily aimed at catching herring and other fish species. Longline fishing was popular in the 19th century and was characterised by the use of a long, horizontal fishing line (the longline) with hooks, which was deployed in the water by fishing boats to catch fish.
These fishing sloops were usually made of wood, as wood was the common material for building boats at that time. They were designed for the rough conditions at sea and could stay at sea for several days to catch large quantities of fish.
The term "wooden fishing sloop" refers to the type of boat: a small, sturdy fishing boat typically used by longline fishermen. The longline fishermen were particularly active in the Zeeland waters and along the Dutch coasts, where they deployed their fishing nets and often worked in groups to make larger catches.
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Drawing number |
10.03.014 |
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Author |
L.D. Struyck |
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Description |
wooden fishing sloop for longline fishing (1876) |
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Quality |
frames/lines; elevation; rigging plan at half scale; details |
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Scale |
1 : 75 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
2 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
2 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
45 |
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Special notes |
l.o.a. 46 cm |