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BULLETIN 127, UNITED STATES XATIOXAL MUSEUM. 



object is that the boats should be suitable for cruising and for cast- 

 ing the net even in stormy winds and choppy sea, conditions which 

 determine the method of building. The boats are safe even in "the 

 shortest waves; they need no ballast, in fact, are better without it. 

 The bottom is pine, 3 to 3^ inches thick. Side planked with oak. 

 lower planks 2J inches thick, gradually diminishing toward the top ; 

 upper plank 1^ inches thick. The two small sails forward are be- 

 lieved to render better service than one large jib, and are preferred 





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by the fishermen. These are taken in when it is necesary to shorten 

 sail and the boat works under the sprit mainsail, which is used 

 whole or reefed according to the strength of wind. 



The trawl net " kurre " is 12 fathoms long ; its mouth is 30 to 40 

 feet wide and 2 to 3 feet deep. 



Cat. Xo. 55,790 U. S. N. M. 



Model of Dutch fishing vessel. 



A curious-decked vessel, of the type called " bonibschuite." used 

 for fishing from sections of the coast of the Netherlands where 

 there are no harbors. It lands upon the beach when arriving from 

 the fishing grounds, is hauled above the surf, if necessary, and is 

 launched from the shore when going on a fishing trip. 



