Paul Frankowski, documenting working sail. 2

Paul Frankowski at the helm of a Felucca

Zanzibar Dhow in construction

Deck of Dhow

Dhow Mombasa

Dhow Rig

Fishing dhow red sea Hurgharda

Fishing dhow red sea Hurgharda

Sailing Shaui Zanzibar

Sailing outrigger Zanzibar

Name Nizva It looks this boat is expedition boat used by trench to make journey from Persian Gulf to med retracing legend of HENRY de MONFREID

Fishing harbour Hugharda

boat hugharda red sea

feluccas

Felucca
Nile barge called FELUCCA, nowadays hull made from steel, wooden rigging sails Egyptian cotton. Lateen sail in order to set, is raised by halyard along long spar, from point were mast is touching spar up to the top of the spar, spar is made from 3 parts permanently fixed to mast in upward position, boom can be raised upwards parallel to spar, in this method it is easy to reef and store sail, relatively big rudder, same Feluccas have centerboard which can be raised when boat is crossing shallows, to steer skipper have to use whole weight of his body, strong weather helm

detail of sails of Feluccas

Lateen riged boat Tunisia

Jahazi Tonga harbour

SAILING ON YAHAZI

Derelikt lambo perahu Sulawesi

on deck of lambo perahu Makasar

mast base of Jangolan outrigger Lambok

Bhur on Ganges River


all images courtesy Paul Frankowski

I've written about Paul before, take a look. Paul is on a quest to document working sail as it is being used in various locales around the world. He doesn't have a grant or a salary that pays him to do this. It's his passion and he is funding the project out of pocket. Here's what I wrote before, explaining his mission:

Born in Poland, he immigrated to the UK in 1995 after learning to sail on the Baltic in what he terms "the tough school sailing world of a communist regime," where he was denied entry to foreign ports. He's made his way by working as a builder and was inspired by Clifford Hawkins' The Dhow, and the book and film of The Last Sailor, by Neil Hollander and Harald Mertes to document indigenous working sail, or as he puts it, cargo ships.

After a visit to the Mediterranean, where he experienced the local ciaques, he sailed to Tanzania and Zanzibar where he managed to sail on a Jahazi, an indigenous dhow, and reports "it was like to be back in Vasco da Gamma times (with) no radio, no life preservers and so on." Next he went to Indonesia where he sailed a Lambo Perahus, a type of Günter sloop. Lately he's been to the Bahamas to document the Haitian sloop - certainly a lot of adventures. There is also a photo of an Indian dhow on the Ganges, so I would assume... ?

Paul has also published two articles about these craft in Polish sailing magazines. His next research landfalls would be to Brazil to sail Saveiros and to Madagascar where there are still plenty of cargo schooners, Gaolettes and dhows. I am hoping for the best of luck for Paul and the book he's writing on this subject.

This year he cruised his Moody 333 Perhau from the UK to Egypt, and documented Felucca. He sent me another parcel of photos, some from his latest trip, some from earlier journeys, many of which I am sharing with you. As I mentioned above, Paul has no funding beyond his own resources. I feel he is working on a very important project and would like to suggest that anyone who can help Paul with funding and believes in his project, step forward. Email me and I'll connect you with Paul. You can work out the details together.

Breton Fishery: Reflets de cinquante années de construction navale artisanale dans les ports d'Audierne et de l'île de Sein 1930 / 1980

ALLELUIA
In 2112
dundee bridged built in 1929 Camaret, skipper: Jean Yves Quillivic - Kervoazec Plouhine
main features: length
15 m width: 4,19 m GRT: 29.67 tx engine: 75 hp Diesel
"Hallelujah" had Camaret (CM 2363) where it was rigged as a sloop hull white, he was already practicing fishing for lobsters on the English coast and relaxed sometimes at St Ives.
The sloop Hallelujah, CM 2363 sailed from Newlyn to sail (and paddles)
Many thanks to the National Maritime Museum of Greenwich

TU PE Duanne
In 2419
Ad 405789
troller built in 1956 to Plouhinec
Kersaudy site / Gourlaouen
skipper: Jacques Le Ga
main features; length:
7.50 m width: 2.85 m Gross tonnage: 3.28 tx engine: 15 hp CLM
Armed with fishing early in his career, "Annie" will be sold at the pleasure twice, bought by Joseph Cariou, it will be renamed "Bertrand"
Note that the boat will be reset to the fishery after 1965 for some time, he will return to the marina and is still visible today Audierne
In 2419 Annie
Bertrand AD 4057
foreground "Saviour of Small" lug Bigoudin

Aster de Mer
In 2563
decked canoe built in 1956 in Pont L'Abbé

skipper: Charles Raoul
main features; length:7 m width: 2.6 m Gross tonnage: 1.74 tx engine: 22 hp Bolinders

Reached Audierne in 1964 from the district Guilvinec (GV 7691), "Aster Seas" wrecked on the bar Audierne September 5, 1966. The accident did fortunately no casualties but the boat was seriously damaged and had to be demolished Feb. 6, 1967

BOLONTEZ HOPELESS
In 2461
Ad 279010
not decked canoe built in 1959 in the island of Sein
Louis starts Tanguy
skippeer: Joseph Milliner
main features; length:6.40 m width: 3.03 m Gross tonnage: 4.18 tx engine: 20 hp Bolinders
Bolontez Gifted, Brittany expression meaning "God"

Caprice FLOTS
In 2601
AD 184855
troller built in 1966 in Douarnenez
Site Jean Marie Tanguy
Skippper: Paul Milliner - Ile de Sein
main features;length:6.87 m Width: m GRT: 5.41 tx engine: 41 hp MWM
Incorporated by Eric Losq Plogoff, it was then registered in district of Douarnenez. He is now finishing his life quietly in the cemetery of boats Locquéran
in the port of Breast with Vagabond Islands (photo G) and with Hope in God (photo D)
the bar in the Raz

Cyclone

CYCLONE
In 2666
Ad 279097
potters / long liner / shell built in 1970 to Freight
Construction Stipon
Skipper: Follic François (François Cyclone) - Ile de Sein
main features; length: 9 mwidth: 3.58 m GRT: 7.97 tx engine: 90 hp Baudouin
During a campaign Jacques scallops in the harbor of Brest, "Cyclone" hook a former anchor in the middle of the pool shell and sink. It will then be salvaged and sold to La Rochelle.
Follic Francois (Francois said cyclone, named after his old boat) has long been the patron of the "City of Paris" SNSM the canoe from the island of Sein
the bar in the "Trouziard" also said the Torpedo channel (Raz de Sein in the Old)
A Breast is not only a tradition to name the boat to his boss, it's almost a necessity as many surnames are identical (Spinec, Guilcher, Follic, Milliner, Fouquet ...). Jos Fouquet told me that at one point there were 17 Joseph Fouquet on the island ...
After the accident in the harbor of Brest, "Cyclone" will turn to the districts of Saint Brieuc and then Sables d 'Olonne under the name "Candy" and then to La Rochelle in 2005 still under the same namPhoto taken shortly after the accident at the port entrance channel. The boat was towed to the level of ASM to clear the password input port where it presented a danger

EMERAUDE des MERS

pinnace deck built in 19s50 to Audierne
Glehen site
Boss: François Priol - Mountain Audierne
main features;length:
15 width: 4.16 GRT: 23.12 engine: 100 hp Meuse
Anchorage St. Ives
Failed to Locquéran cemetery alongside Annette Frances and St. Michael, the bow into the sea, there are still clearly the distinctive blue hull

ETOILE D'Arvor
At 2409
dundee lobster boat built in 1956 to Audierne
Peter starts Glehen
boss Yves Moalic
main featureslength:
15.80 m width: 4.95 m Gross Tonnage: 28.37 tx engine: 80 hp Baudouin DK4
Newlyn 25 october 1981 by Michael Pellowe
"Etoile d'Arvor" sold to the island of Yeu in May 1967 (YE 274512) was wrecked in 1980 on the set of barges at the port of Les Sables d 'Olonne after a human error, 'There were fortunately no casualties were reported.

FLUER LISIEUX
In 1952
decked sloop built in 1928 in Les Sables d'Olonne
Boss: Peter Gouzien - Plouhinec
main features; length:12.46 m width: Gt: ttx engine: 50 hp CLM
"Flower of Lisieux" was first registered in the district Guilvinec (GV 5619) he came to Audierne in 1936, it was demolished in 1953

FRANCE LIBRE
In 2269
decked canoe built in 1948 in Douarnenez
boss Dominique Fouquet - Ile de Sein
main features; length:
9.30 m width: 3.03 m Gross tonnage: 4.68 tx engine: 15 hp and 40 hp DK2 Baldwin in 1965
Still an evocative name of the tragic events of 40 years for this boat Senan built in 1948 ...

HERVE JACQUES
In 2329
AD 278990
pinnace deck built in 1951 to Léchiagat (29)
Jules Baltic shipyard
Boss: Jacques Trividic - Plouhinec
main features; length:
14.02 width: 4.70 GRT: 20.58 tx engine: 120hp Baldwin in 1957
"Jacques Herve" will be sold in England in June 1977
Embarkation of the purse seine
The right photo shows the differences in shipbuilding for two boats to substantially identical characteristics: one can notice a certain roundness of forms of "Jean Claude" which is not found in "Jacques Herve" which, built in guilvinec, but rather resembles those forms malamocks more square.

LA JOCONDE
In 2270
pinnace deck built in 1948 in Douarnenez
Boss: Mens
main features; length:11.57 m width: 3.73 m Gross Tonnage: 9.7 tx engine: 25 hp Baudouin then 36 hp Vialis

le Cap

MENEZ Sant Yann
to St. Ives in the early 60
Donnard Francis, the patron at the center of the photo
Francis Mac Williams with the mat.

MENEZ VEIL
In 2631
Ad 279075
troller built in 1967 in Belz
boss Louis Normant
principales longueur characteristics: 8,91 m Width: 2.90 m Gross tonnage: 4.38 tx engine: 60 hp
"Lead Veil" is a district of the parish of Plouhinec Poulgoazec, birthplace of (almost ...) of all fishermen Plouhinec. Redeemed Christian Pelaud, it will become "Kélarnec" first name before being renamed "Mab Ar Mor" by Erwan Le Gall and perishing in the flames of the plan in 1988 Mellick

SAINT YVES
In 2546
Ad 279040
troller built in 1963 in Breast
Site Jean Marie Tanguy
Boss: Richard Alexis (Lec) - Ile de Sein
main features; length:
7 m width: 2.85 m Gross tonnage: 2.58 tx engine: Perkins 40 hp
Alexis Richard, having been the Lady of the Sacred Heart St. Yves will build on the Ile de Sein in Jean Marie Tanguy
Alexis Richard also commanded the Boss Francis Hervis, canoe SNSM Island.
Acquired by Louis Arhan, "Saintyves" will be re-engined and has a wheelhouse shelter

Trouz AR MOR
At 2655
AD 279091
potters / shell built in 1969 to Camaret
Lastennet
Boss: Cletus Chevert Ile de Sein
main features; length:
9.40 m width: 3,90 m Gross tonnage: 5.97 tx engine: 100 hp Baudouin DB3
Sold at first in the neighborhood of Paimpol, it will then increase to that of Auray, where he became "Brenn Ar Mor.
He is still active to this day in Trinidad s / mer (06-2008)

TU PE DU
In 2548
Ad 279041
troller built in 1963 to Plouhinec
Kersaudy site / Gourlaouen
Boss: Marcel Pennamen - Plogoff
main features; length:8.36 m Width: m Gross tonnage: 5.60 tx engine: Renault 58 Kw
"Pe Tu Du" is the translation of Breton "on one side or the other"
It would be resumed later by Michel Belledic Plogoff and renamed "Ty Amo"
Another liner, plastic nuts, took the name of Tu Du Pe Audierne



all photos and other material courtesy

Les "dundees" motorisés d'Audierne
La flottille des langoustiers et thoniers du Cap-Sizun

some of the photos are signed, the others unnatributed

"Through this site, I wish to revive the lobster, tuna and sardine which were prosperous port Audierne between 1930 and 1980, a time when fishing weighed its weight in the economy of the entire Cape Sizun.
I would also like to pay tribute to all those bosses and fishermen, proud and brave, their families, especially those who have sacrificed their lives for their commitment to this noble profession.
The purpose of this site is to present the fishing boats of that era, I can not ignore the remarkable work of all craftsmen and laborers, carpenters, sail boats, mechanics, blacksmiths, electricians who built these boats strong and armed and elegant, beautiful book certainly as evidenced by the few units still visible today.
A thought also to operators of nostalgic "Radio Conquet" which for years have been a valuable link between the boats and families ashore."

So goes the introduction to a veritable treasure chest. Les Dundees is a photo archive, and an historic documentation, of commercial fishing on the Breton coast, centered around Audierne and Isle de Sein. It is an unparalleled tableaux, a rich feast of history. This work spans the decades from 1930 to 1980 and chronicles, indirectly, the transition from sail to diesel. With great attention to detail, this archivist brings to life the boats and the life of the Breton fishermen. There are four main groups, Le langoustier and sardinier, lobster and crab boats, Les thonier, tuna boats, Les cotiers, inshore boats , and Les hommes, devoted to sailors. Though ostensibly about the boats, this site is ultimately about the lives of fisherman told through the boats and through photographs of crew. It is without doubt one of the richest and deepest evocations of a transitional period of human endeavor I've found to date, I think it's rather profound, though it doesn't present itself that way. You'll find the presentation a bit antiquated, innocent and charming, but there's great stuff here. And be forewarned, you could lose hours, even days, taking the site in. It is a vast amount of material. What I've presented here is the merest tiny tip of the iceberg. Please risk it, you'll be greatly rewarded. Here .

I would like to apologize for the clumsy translation vis a vis the captions, I don't have french and was defaulted to using a translator, but really, that shouldn't get in the way. Enjoy

William Paynter launched in St Ives

With police escort and lead by 'Piglet' - the town-crier borrowed from Penzance (how don't St.Ives have their own?), the new jumbo entered the town right at 10am sharp temporarily bringing traffic to a standstill.

By the time we launched her onto the sand to await the flood tide a large crowd had gathered for the naming ceremony lead by Matthew Care.

Next up, the winners of the jumbo painting competition receive their medals from the mayor.
We also received a blessing in Cornish from Mick Paynter, Grand Bard of the Cornish Gorseth and relative of the 19th cent. designer after whom she is named.

Finally, the crew goes aboard in the St.Ives punt that inspired me to build Jumbos.

As you can see, we were unbelieveably lucky with the weather. Early indications suggest William Paynter is every bit as fast as her sister.

The day concluded with the customary pint and shout with the Cadgwith Singers at the Castle. Strangely no pictures were available. (All these, incidentally, were taken by my brother Damian- over from the States

I'm really sorry if you were unable to make the occasion. But here they are waiting for your next visit!

With very best wishes to you all.
Jonny

all photos courtesy Jonny Nance

Jonny Nance and the St. Ives Jumbo Association launched the second Jumbo, the William Paynter, in June. Seems to have been a joyous affair with a large attendance. The two boats are now racing and also available for sails in St. Ives, Cornwall. Mr. Nance and the association are using these boats to promote civic involvement, awareness of tradition, and ultimately, a return to fishing under sail, which was the original purpose of these boats, and which evolved in response to local conditions.

Jonny first wrote about this two years ago on the St. Ives Jumbo page, and I'd like to share that original vision with you:

When sailing the Jumbo you can readily appreciate why the lug rig remained popular for small fishing boats through to the last days of sail. To start with you've a wonderfully clear working area with the masts out of the way, and no boom to duck under. Even when close-hauled the sail and sheets are clear of the work area. This, combined with he manageable scale of the boat and rig makes the Jumbo an ideal model on which to develop skills and explore the potential of fishing for a living - under sail.

Our aim is to establish a racing class of these boats at St.Ives in order to regenerate a waterfront community in decline. How much more effective it would be if, in addition, these boats could be eventually used for the purpose for which they were designed whilst providing a seasonal income for a couple of individuals!

Clearly, there may come a time when, in addition to any green, carbon neutral credentials, a sail-operated fishery could become commercially viable or at least a natural way of conserving resources (as demonstrated by the Falmouth oyster fishery -much celebrated as the last in the world to be worked under sail). In the meantime the skills required need to be developed.

There's a growing recognition that this approach would at least address some serious issues; the sustainability of fish stocks, the rising cost of fuel, the dependence on imported goods and the lack of employment opportunities in rural areas to name a few.

And if successful, the model could be readily repeated elsewhere.

Only a few months ago such a proposal would have been dismissed as romantic fantasy. So far however, my inquiries have been met with a degree of excitement .

Stephen Perham, the Harbour Master of Clovelly, who has been working the herring season there for decades, explained he has been thinking of reviving the 'picarooner' (their Jumbo equivalent) for the purpose. It's no coincidence that a replica of this particular craft is currently under construction by students on the Traditional Boatbuilding Course at Falmouth Marine School.

Nathan De Rozarieux, the Project Director of Seafood Cornwall reckons there's sufficient public awareness to support a significant premium for 'zero-carbon' fish when sold direct to the customer. This would ensure a market for the smallest catches. This view is shared by Matthew Stevens MD of Matthew Stevens and Son, the regions leading supplier of fish and seafood based in St.Ives,who said,

"Clearly the time is right for an initiative like this. We look forward to receiving their first catch!"

Even the authorities are supportive. The Marine Fisheries Agency at Newlyn inform me that obstructive legislation has been amended to allow unlicenced (unpowered) vessels of under 10m. to land and sell fish.

Without realising it individuals from each of the contributing sectors: boatbuilders, part-time fishermen, fishing authorities, and marketting have been quietly thinking along parallel lines but as yet have not joined forces.

We are on the threshold of a revival that could see several small, inshore and engineless fleets springing up around our shores over the next decade.

The logical place to start is where we left off - and engines took over.

Sceptical? Of course - but just think where the organic industry was only 30 years ago!

Also, found on the website today:

"2 years after Jonny Nance put out a press release promoting 'Fishing under sail' the idea is catching on...!

"Readers of Classic Boat have nominated our humble craft - almost unknown before we came along - 24th out of the top 50 classic boats. So there you are. It's official - she's a classic! William Paynter (her 19th cent. designer) would be chuffed!"

There has also been a design competition put forward by Classic Boat to design a boat for British fishing under sail, which was endorsed by the British Parliament. Unfortunately, the Classic Boat search function is down and I haven't been able to reference either results.