From collection National Fisherman Collection
LB2012.15.116
Boat under construction. Vessel has been planked up, and ceiling is being installed. Deck framing for foc'sle and after deck has been started. Photo reverse: "56/A/3/ Denmark, 1952 -- Increasing the world's fish production holds an important place in the programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and one of the surest ways of attaining this goal is to improve the fishing fleets and gear. FAO has sent several experts in various regions of the world to advise governments on the possibilities of motorizing the fishing fleets and to improve the design of their boats. This photograph shows a seal-catcher under construction at Soren Larsen: heavy oak construction. FAO photo by J.O. Traung." [no NF ref.]
