| Article number: | 10.09.005 |
The Lier cross-net fisherman, also known as the Lier fishing boat, is an iconic type of flat-bottomed boat traditionally used for eel fishing on the Nete river near Lier. This traditional fishing method, known as eel-spinning, was characterised by the use of a square net lowered vertically into the river. The current caused the net to tilt, trapping the eels. The fisherman then retrieved the net with a spinning wheel, hence the name "eel-spinning".
The Royal Brave Boat Fishermen from Lier, an association that upholds this tradition, possess a replica of the Lier cross-net fisherman. This replica, named “Bertha”, was launched in April 2024 after the previous boat had been damaged. The new boat was carefully transported and launched, and is more robustly built than the previous one, ensuring it will last longer.
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Drawing number |
10.09.005 |
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Author |
J.van Beylen |
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Description |
Lier fishing boat (cross-net fisherman) |
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Quality |
building frames; cross-sections; fishing gear details |
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Scale |
1 : 15 |
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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 |
1 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
1 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
65 |
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Special features |
l.o.a. 40 cm |
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Remarks |