Traditional Fishing Boats of Britain & Ireland: Design, History and Evolution
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.35 (773 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1840370351 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A concise, illustrated guide to British and Irish sailing fishing boats and their evolution over hundreds of years; some early motor- and steam-powered vessels are also included. It explains the influence of foreign fleets upon the British and features the author's own design plans.
A great resource for lovers of traditional boats Donald K. Johnson The author presents an excellent overview of traditional fishing boats of the British Isles, with numerous photos and illustrations, including line drawings of the various designs. The topic is covered by geographical region, moving counter-clockwise around British and Irish coasts. Within each area he examines the boats of the different fisheries present in those areas(herring boats, crabbers, etc.), giving historical information as well as descr