Boat tractor for launch & recover. Old Tractor used for launching fishing boats on Saltburn Beach, North Yorkshire, England, UK

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Tractor on Saltburn Beach used for towing coble fishing boats which were designed to be launched and landed on beaches in all weathers. Originally a boat some 30 feet long,clinker-built with oak and larch and a rectangular lugsail. These boats are used in the North East of England for crabbing with pots, and long line fishing, which is a line 1000 yds long with a large number of hook attached. The crabbing pots are funnel shaped to allow the crabs or lobsters to enter but unable to get back out.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Saltburn Beach, Yorkshire uk
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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