THE SCOTCH EAST COAST HERRING FISHING. 



"skaffie" boat would then range from 175 to 210. The 

 " KY " i.e. Kirkcaldy style, is the most popular at present. 

 They are first-class built, and will carry with comfort a 

 catch of 70 to 100 crans of herrings, equal to 8 to 15 tons. 

 Their dimensions and "rig" make them suitable for a 

 further from shore fishing than the " skaffie." According 

 to the newest improvements and additional appliances, a 

 first-class " KY " style of boat would cost over 300. There 

 have been a good many highly superior boats launched 

 during the past two or three years, their shape slightly 

 differing from the " KY " style, but they are materially of 

 the same class, with the exception that they are better deck- 

 built and have the most modern appliances. They cost 

 20 to 50 more than the average " KY." Gear comprises 

 sails, ropes, anchors, chains, oars, &c., and their cost is in- 

 cluded in the price of the boat. The following table shows 

 the exact number of boats fishing at each station, from 

 Northumberland to Shetland, and including Lewis and 

 Barra, for the past five years. 



