From Newfoundland to Norway, the European fishing fleet operates 24 hours a day, battling the elements and unforgiving seas. On a three-week fishing trip, the trawler only devotes about a week to fishing; the remaining two weeks are needed for travel to and from the fishing grounds. These trawlers are equipped with electronic equipment such as navigation aids, echo sonar and an automatic fish school detection system that indicates the density of fish populations. Trawlers of this type drag their trawls on the right side (starboard side). The crew is 19 men.

The model:

• Detailed hull
• Structured deck
• Railing and life raft container
• Radar masts
• Two masts
• A lifeboat
• Double winch on deck
• Two figures

Authentic decals for the following version:

• Northsea Fishing Trawler MV "Ross Jackal", Great Britain, 1961