The fish-curer has a great deal of risk to run in fitting out a Debted boat, because he usually becomes security for the hired men's wages; and if he does so he will require to pay them whether they make a good fishing or not.
"Second Shetland Truck System Report"
William Guthrie
These have been the general terms of Debted boats.
"Second Shetland Truck System Report"
William Guthrie