| Article number: | 10.03.018 |
A Grand Banks fishing schooner is a type of traditional sailing boat used for fishing on the Grand Banks, a fish-rich zone in the Atlantic Ocean, mainly north of Newfoundland and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Historically, the Grand Banks have been one of the most important fishing grounds, especially for cod, and were intensively fished from the 16th century onwards by ships from Europe, particularly the Netherlands, England, and France.
Type of vessel: The fishing schooner is a type of sailing ship with two or more masts and a gaff or lug sail. The schooner was popular with fishermen due to its robustness, speed, and ability to transport large quantities of fish.
Sails: The ship usually had a schooner rig, meaning it had two masts with a large mainsail aft and a foresail on the foremast. This type of rigging was well-suited for long voyages to the fishing grounds and for the harsh conditions at sea.
Purpose: Fishing on the Grand Banks was an important part of European fishing history, especially for the export of cod and other fish species to Europe. The ships often had a crew of several people, who stayed at sea for weeks or months.
Use and origin: The fishing schooner was used for cod fishing, often with hooks and lines or nets, and played a crucial role in the fishing industry from the 17th to 19th centuries.
The Grand Banks fishing schooner is an important historical vessel, as it not only formed the basis for fishing in that region but is also a significant symbol of the maritime history of the Netherlands and other European countries involved in fishing on the Grand Banks.
Today, there are still some replicas of these ships, and they are often used for educational and historical purposes, for example in museums or during historical maritime events.
l.o.a. 103 cm
dM 1982/8,10,11
Copy article: 12.03.018 (10 pp)
| Author: | J. Clobus |
| Drawing content: | frame lines; deck plan; elevation; rigging plan; details |
| Scale: | 1:50 |
| Total number of drawing sheets: | 2 |
| Number of A4 pages of text: | |
| Difficulty Level: | D |