M.V. Boston Blenheim – FD137

Fleetwood Trawler – Boston Blenheim FD137
Official Number: 341753
Gross Tonnage: 517
Built: Hessle 1971, R Dunston Ltd
Yard Number: 880
Length: 141 ft
Breadth: 33 ft
Draught: 13 ft
Owner: Boston Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd

History
1971: To Fleetwood as a new vessel. Fished both home waters and Iceland and later worked the pelagic fisheries off the SW and NW coasts of UK.

1979: Sold, along with Boston Beverley to Ben Mar Fishing Co, Chile. Later acquired by the Chilean Navy.

2008: Registered at Valparaiso. Current owners are Pesca Chile SA, Santiago.

Images

Boston Blenheim FD137

Boston Blenheim FD137


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caroline owen

in December 2nd, 2008 @ 10:00

my dad clive owen used to said on this ship until the cod war…. sadly passed away last week xxx


Sirromnel

in February 7th, 2010 @ 17:16

This weekend, FD137 sailed again in Colne Lancashire! Only a small RC model but I thought your readers might be interested. I have some pictures that I could upload but do’nt know how to do so on this site. Perhaps someone might let me know. Very best regards to all. Len Morris


Alan Duggan

in February 8th, 2010 @ 20:17

Hello, the gallery is available for ppl to upload to. Here is the link, http://www.fleetwood-fishing-industry.co.uk/gallery/