Working boats : an inside look at ten amazing watercraft /

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by Crestodina, Tom,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Physical details: 56 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 32 cm Subject(s): Work boats. | Boats and boating. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Working boats and their people -- Salmon troller -- Safety gear -- Tugboat -- Engines and propulsion -- Salmon seiner -- King crabber -- Coast Guard cutter -- Halibut schooner -- Fireboat -- Bristol Bay gillnetter -- NOAA research ship -- Double-ended ferry.

Want to know what happens during a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a scientific research vessel, or what's involved when crabbing in the cold waters of the North Pacific? This visually engaging book includes cross sections and exploded views showing in great detail what it's like to live and work aboard ten amazing boats.