This unique book provides an intimate look into the world of fishing and merchant ships. It explores the history of the industry and profiles the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to this dangerous profession. Richly illustrated with stunning photographs of ships and the open sea, it is a must-have for anyone with a love of maritime history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.