Other Uses
The rugged construction, affordability and ease of stowage made banks dories popular for work boats on large sailing vessels as well as steamships and motor vessels. These same virtues made them popular for inshore fishermen in some locales. They were also used in later years as lifeboats and tenders on commercial motor fishing boats such as Cape Islander fishing boats. In recent times, the history and iconic look of banks dories have made them popular for amateur boat builders and some recreational boaters
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