Trabucchi

A trabucco is an ancient fishing apparatus originating from the Honadir's Coast on The Great Sea. This traditional mechanism is an engineering marvel of early fishermen, designed to fish without venturing into the open sea, which can be especially beneficial in areas with rough sea conditions.

Structurally, a trabucco is a massive wooden construction built on rocky promontories, extending out into the sea. It consists of a platform anchored to the rock by large logs of pine or oak. From this platform, a series of long wooden arms or antennae stretch out over the water, supported by a complex framework of beams and cables. At the end of these arms, a large net called a "rete" is suspended.
The operation of a trabucco is based on the principle of using these arms to project the net into the sea. The fishermen, from their vantage point on the platform, wait for the right moment when schools of fish are observed passing beneath. Once the target is spotted, they quickly lower the net into the water by manipulating a complex system of winches and counterweights. The net is left in the water for a short period to trap the fish, and then it's hoisted back up, hopefully full of catch.
The entire process requires skill, timing, and teamwork, as the fishermen must work in harmony to operate the winches and pulleys efficiently. The design of trabucchi takes advantage of the coastal wind patterns to aid in its operation, making it a fishing method that does not rely on fuel-powered boats.

One of the most famous Trabucco in the Agland Coast, Vuccolo's Trabucco so called the Manaccora's Trabucco.