A ship used for fishing or trading, particularly in historical maritime contexts, or a person who operates such a vessel.
From Dutch 'droog' or German 'Drugg,' relating to ships used for fishing in coastal waters, particularly off Newfoundland for cod fishing.
Drogers were the workhorses of Atlantic fishing—small, sturdy boats that could handle rough waters and were cheap enough that if one was lost, the fishermen could build another. They're central to Canadian maritime history!
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