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WIRE ROPE TOWING [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ropemaking
  • Commercial Fishing
CONT

... the lower edge [of the netting] is weighted by a heavy rope, the messenger, by which the net is attached to the vessel.

OBS

In an otter trawl net, a wire rope used for hauling the towing warps inboard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corderie
  • Pêche commerciale
DEF

Cordage terminé par un croc, habituellement viré sur une poupée du treuil de pêche, qui sert à manœuvrer l'engin sur le pont de pêche.

OBS

Sur les chalutiers latéraux, la vérine sert à ramener les funes ensemble, au filage, pour les saisir dans le chien.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cordelería
  • Pesca comercial
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