The “Schokker” comes originally from the Zuyderzee and especially from the shores of Overijssel (Vollenhoven), of Schokland (probably of Urk also) and of Enkhuizen.
According to common report, the island of Schokland is said to have obtained its name from that of the “Schokkers”.
Its straight, inclined stem separates this boat from the type of the other fishing vessels of the Zuyderzee, with the exception of the “Haringschuit”.
THE “HARINGSCHUIT”.
The Haringschuit (boat used in the herring fishery) may be considered a large “Punter” or a small “Schokker” with less freeboard.
Hence there is no doubt that the old “Schokker”, the “Haringschuit” and the “Punter” belong to the same family. The “Schokker” is distinguished from the others by its higher and more bluff bow, given to it by reason of the more distant trips on the Zuyderzee and the North Sea for which it was intended.
THE “PUNTER” AND THE “GONDEL”.
The Punter is met with in the North of Overijssel as an inland boat. When of large size, it is used as a fishing boat.