TLF: "The Thonniers of Treboul. Nautically speaking, the tunamen are among the most remarkable craft in Breton waters. They combine power and seaworthiness, of which they have need as their fishing is done in the rough waters of the Bay of Biscay, with yacht-like grace. They have the deep, wedge shaped bow and long tail of the luggers, but the keel is shorter and deeper, and the rudder is carried through the run in a trunk instead of being hung outside the stern. The sail plan is that of a sturdy well balanced ketch. The two enormous bamboo rods are used to tow the lures for a tuna when fishing. In the foreground are two examples of more modern boat building especially designed for internal power, hence the ungainly but necessary heaviness of the stern. The masts are used for handling the nets." [The Rudder, June 1948]
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