Mike Smylie Fishing Boats of Cornwall (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: Fishing Boats of CornwallCondition: NewEAN: 9780752449067ISBN: 9780752449067Publisher: The History Press LtdFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 07/06/2009Item Height: 230mmItem Length: 160mmItem Width: 10mmItem Weight: 290gAuthor: Mike SmylieLanguage: EnglishDescription: The first deep-sea fishing boats of Cornwall are regarded as being influenced by the three-masted French luggers that sailed over to cause havoc amongst the locals. However, fishing had been practised by Cornishmen for many generations before that, with mackerel and pilchard fishing being prominent. Inshore, lobster and crab fishing had also been popular for generations. This book looks at the development of Cornish fishing boats, from the lugger to Pilchard seine-net boats, once as prolific as the luggers and usually built locally, as were traditional lobster and crab vessels. These are discussed alongside more unusual boats, such as the St Ives 'jumbo' and the Mevagissey 'tosher'. The book brings the story up to date, including modern photos of existing boats gathering for the bi-annual Looe lugger regatta. After motorisation, the shape of the boat changed forever and the adaptation of old boats to accommodate engines is examined, as are the famous yards and boatbuilders of Cornwall still operational today.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBGenre: Travel & TransportTopic: Home Garden & PetsRelease Year: 2009 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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