Spy Trawlers

Does anyone know much about spy trawlers? What Im looking for specifically is how to ID them, say by a trawler having gear that wouldnt or shouldnt be on a normal trawler and radio aerials.

Ive googled it, but cant find much. I found a good photo of one on Globalsecurity too, no info at all about it though.

So, anybody know anything?



EDIT: For clarity.

[Edited on 9-9-2003 by DeltaNine]

There is a little information on Russian spy trawlers here.


www.fas.org...

Seen it But thanks!

DeltaNine


Found this site for you, dont know if its any good, but you never know?

"Watching The Watchers"

www.offmsg.connectfree.co.uk...



blackwidow (reporting from hospital bed)

Thats great! Thanks!

Im not sure about the heading below it though:

"Satan Made Me Eat My Seminar!"

LMAO!

Yer I thought that as a bit odd, but it might to to do with the different story's being told (thats if I got it right?) only had a quick look for you.




blackwidow (reporting from hospital bed)

I just saw a show about this on History Channel or maybe it was Discovery, but anyway.............

There are patterns that trawlers take, If a specific trawler is out of a pattern and staying in one location.....then that should be a clue.

I would think taht most fishing trawlers cannot afford to lurk about without catching fish to pay for the expense of operating a big trawler. These fishermen work very hard for their living and signs of that hard work should be easy to spot.
1- Birds and lots of them looking for a free lunch
2- Worn nets and rigging that is still in working order
3- returning to port heavy in the water with a huge load of fish
4- leaving port light in the water
5- generally found in areas known for fishing
6- if they are fishing, they should haul some fish in once in a while

Patterns eh? I might have to get the scanner out and go for a wander down to the docks.