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The
fishing heritage of the British Isles is extremely varied and the Sailing
Smack Association (SSA) recognizes the importance of each craft, ranging from
the great offshore trawlers of Brixham and Lowestoft to the shallow estuary
oyster dredgers of the Fal or Essex and a whole lot more! As
the boats have diminished in numbers, so the local traditions and methods
have become a memory. The SSA encourages research based on a growing list of
working and ex-working, sailing and ex-sailing vessels containing details of
past and current status. The
SSA is aware that a significant part of the nations maritime heritage
continues to sail in private hands and can be thought of as an active and
living museum. Many SSA members have undertaken extensive restoration
projects and there is a large body of knowledge and experience available to
others. Where in some cases sensible uses of modern materials and techniques
have been employed to enable vessels to remain in good use, it is recognized
by the SSA that this can preserve them for future generations to enjoy and
give time for the current and future owners to maintain the identity of the
craft. Above
all the boats are there to be sailed.
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