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in drum trawling. The only addition is the drum mounted near the stern 

 for spooling parts of the net. 



Pacific Halibut Schooner. The Pacific halibut schooner (Figure 4.6) 

 was one of the earliest U.S. deep-sea fishing craft operated in the North- 

 west. The vessels, which appeared on the fishing scene shortly following 





Figure 4.6. Pacific halibut schooner. 



1900, were designed as a cross between the Gloucester sailing craft and 

 the Norwegian motor cutter. 



Pacific halibut schooners range from about 50 to 100 feet in length. 

 The house and engine are aft, with work space amidships. In most of the 

 older craft the Hving quarters were forward in a raised forecastle. This 

 area also included the galley. On some of the larger, more recent schooners, 

 additional living quarters are provided aft, below decks. The typical 

 halibut vessel is rigged with two masts, one at the forecastle break and 

 one just forward of the house. A dory may be carried atop the house 

 or on a support built alongside the house. 



