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The two-masted black schooner, Airlle, under full sail.

A black and white photo of the schooner, “Airlie” under full sail in the harbour. The “Airlie” is black with a white cabin, white sails and an identifying number 2 on the main sail of the 5 she is flying in the picture. Schooners like this one were used for fishing and were quickly adapted to accept the new make and break engines. Today they are used mainly as pleasure craft.

Chester Municipal Heritage Society

The schooner “Airlie”, one of many designed in this area and used for in-shore fishing were soon adapted for use with the new make and break engine, which enabled them to move to and from the fishing sites without relying on wind power.