MBT CD-Photos and description of the fishing hooker "Dammes Erve" - Construction Drawing Scale 1 : 48 (10.03.039A)

The Fishing Hooker "Dammes Erve" is a traditional Dutch fishing vessel that was originally used for fishing on the Zuiderzee (nowadays the IJsselmeer) and the North Sea. The fishing hooker is a type of wooden sailing ship that was typical for fishing in the Netherlands from the 17th century, and the name "Dammes Erve" probably refers to the name of the specific ship or its owner.

What is a fishing hooker?

A fishing hooker is a type of traditional fishing boat that was designed to be propelled by sails and oars. It often had a spacious hold for transporting fish, and its hull was specifically designed for stability while fishing in open water.

The ship was used for salt marsh fishing, fishing on the Zuiderzee, but also for Wadden Sea fishing and even cod fishing on the North Sea.

Although the fishing hooker as a type of ship is less common nowadays, replicas and restorations are still carried out to preserve these traditional vessels and use them for historical sailing trips and events.

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