decked off
deck n A skiff- the trap (cod) boat of the Newfoundland fishing industry is "decked off" for the fall fishery. By that I mean boards are put over the middle or dug out part of the boat. The reason being that when the fishermen stay out all day the fish will not get soft and go bad [if they...
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| Language: | English |
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1971
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/21458 |
| Summary: | deck n A skiff- the trap (cod) boat of the Newfoundland fishing industry is "decked off" for the fall fishery. By that I mean boards are put over the middle or dug out part of the boat. The reason being that when the fishermen stay out all day the fish will not get soft and go bad [if they are under cover from the sun] JH 12/71 Used I Not used Withdrawn |
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