flying ppl: flying set

flying ppl In the spring and fall, when weather conditions were especially harsh, they used a method [of fishing] called 'the flying set,' in which the schooner dropped off its dories as it continued along under sail. The men set out their gear in straight lines, and at the end of the day...

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Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1988
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/28263
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Summary:flying ppl In the spring and fall, when weather conditions were especially harsh, they used a method [of fishing] called 'the flying set,' in which the schooner dropped off its dories as it continued along under sail. The men set out their gear in straight lines, and at the end of the day they took in their gear before being picked up by the schooner, still under sail. PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup [Add to DNE flying ppl, to P-1974 quot] G. M. Story JUN. 4 1988 WK Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Used Sup

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