Fishing-smacks

A smack (fishing-smack) is a traditional fishing boat used off the coast of Britain and the Atlantic coast of North America for the most of the 1800s; and in smaller numbers up to the Second World War. Fleets operated off the coast of Lowestoft, Brixham and Grimsby.

RSW on Fishing Vessels

RSW stands for refrigerated sea water. The aim is to chill the catch quickly and uniformly to maintain the quality of the seafood.

Old School Navigation - The Decca Navigator

The Decca Navigator was an old-school radio navigation system dating from World War II for ships and aircraft to determine their position relative to fixed beacons. The Allied forces used the system to achieve accurate landings. Fishing vessels were major post-war users. GPS took over in the 1990s.