| Article number: | 10.03.020 |
A Baltic Sea fishing cutter is a type of traditional fishing boat specifically used for fishing in the Baltic Sea, a sea area surrounded by countries such as Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Germany, and the Baltic states. The Baltic Sea has a rich fishing tradition, and the fishing cutter played an important role in fishing in this region, both for commercial and smaller, local fisheries.
Hull and design: The Baltic Sea fishing cutter usually has a wing or round bottom, which provides the boat with stability in the relatively calm waters of the Baltic Sea, where depth and currents vary. This makes the cutter suitable for the shallow and often turbulent waters in the region.
Sails and motorisation: Originally, many Baltic Sea fishing cutters were used under sail, with a pentagonal (or gaff) sail. In later years, many of these vessels were motorised, allowing them to operate faster and more efficiently at sea. Motorisation became an important part of the fishing cutter, especially from the 20th century onwards, to make long fishing trips quicker and easier.
Usage: The fishing cutter was used for catching various fish species, such as salmon, pike-perch, herring, and mackerel. The vessels were equipped to work with nets, line and hook fishing, or trap nets, depending on the fish species and the region.
Shape and size: Baltic Sea fishing cutters were generally not too large, but sufficiently sized to accommodate a crew of 2 to 4 people. They could perform a wide range of fishing techniques and were strong enough to withstand the unpredictable weather conditions of the Baltic Sea.
Cultural significance: The fishing cutters have strong cultural and economic significance for the region. In many Baltic Sea countries, they are still a symbol of local fishing tradition, and some are still used for small, traditional fishing activities.
Today, Baltic Sea fishing cutters are still in use, although they are often modernised with contemporary technologies. They are still deployed for small-scale commercial fishing, but also for recreational fishing and as historical vessels for maritime events and museums.
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Drawing number |
10.03.020 |
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Author |
Ì´Ì_G. vanÌ´Ì_Schaik - Zillesen |
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Description |
Baltic Sea fishing cutter |
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Quality |
frames/lines/deck plan; elevation/rigging plan; details |
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Scale |
1 : 50 |
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0 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
1 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
1 |
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0 |
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Weight in grams |
65 |
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Special features |
l.o.a. 27 cm |