work boats

"Come aboard and explore the exciting world of working boats. Want to know what happens during a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a scientific research vessel, or what's involved when crabbing in the cold waters of the North Pacific? This visually engaging book includes cross sections and exploded views, showing in detail what it's like to live and owrk aboard ten working boats"--Adapted from publisher description.

Depicts the operators and the work of ferries, tugboats, trawlers, and other work boats during the search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Massachusetts.