Traditional Fishing Boats of Britain & Ireland: Design, History and Evolution

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Summary: A great resource for lovers of traditional boats
Review: 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 descriptions of the boats. Since my main interest is in smaller boats, I especially appreciated the information on "beach boats" which also was included in the coverage of most areas.

Rating:
Summary: A great resource for lovers of traditional boats
Review: 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 descriptions of the boats. Since my main interest is in smaller boats, I especially appreciated the information on "beach boats" which also was included in the coverage of most areas.