Boat Type	Sjark /small, motorized fishing vessel
Hull Typology	“Sjark” is a general term for the smallest motorized fishing vessels, typical for Northern Norway. The hull type varies, but “Havglimt” with cruiser stern and raked bow is typical “modern” sjark. The cruiser stern slowly became the preferred stern also for bigger fishing vessels after WW 2.
Dimensions	Length: 9,7m. Beam: 3 m.

Craftsmen & Techniques	Built by Lieng 1950 in Rognan, Nordland, Northern Norway “Havglimt” is carvel-built, but the sjark was often clinker-built. Many of the sjarks were influenced by the traditional open boats in northern Norway, the “nordlandsbåt”, and kept the high bows and other characteristic features.
Distinctive Features	The sjark is like a miniature fishing vessel, with deck, wheelhouse and cabin. The cruiser stern and the raked bow is typical for the “modern” sjark. The latest generations had the wheelhouse moved from the back to the front of the vessel
Propulsion	The sjark has an engine as the main propulsion. In addition, it has a small mizzen mast, mainly to keep the boat steady on the fishing field. In case of engine trouble, the first generations could also have a main mast with a helping rig.

Purpose	Inshore fisheries.
Type & Origin of Wood	Locally sourced wood, pine or spruce
Region & Period	Typical for Northern Norway. 1920s to 1980s

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