An answer for the "weighted question" for Duane Maddigan of Labrador City, NL (page 17 of the March issue): These weights were used for weighing fish. In one quintal of uncured codfish there were 112 pounds, so two weights of 56 pounds would be used. On the schooner there would be a seesaw device with a platform on one end for the weights and a handbar on the other to hold the fish.   Submitted By: NULL