side trawler
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A side trawler is a type of fishing vessel that uses a trawl net, a conical net dragged through the water to catch fish. On a side trawler, the net is deployed and retrieved over the side of the ship using power winches or a large crew. These vessels typically have their wheelhouse and superstructure located at the stern and a raised forecastle at the bow. The hull design is traditional and seaworthy, with a pronounced deck sheer for a high bow and stern. Modern trawlers, including side trawlers, are often equipped with powerful engines and deck machinery to handle large nets and can even function as floating factories for processing fish.12
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