Fishing rark

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A fishing rark was a type of water vessel used for fishing and favored by pirates for its speed and maneuverability. The ship itself consists of one main square sail with ropes tied to opposite ends of the sail's yard (horizontal mast) and attached to cranks at the ships fore and aft sides. The ship generally has an area underdeck but, shorter versions may not have a space at all.