M.V. Boston Seafoam – FD42
Fleetwood Trawler – Boston Seafoam FD42
Official Number: 187843
Built: Hessle, 1956 by H. Scarr Ltd
Yard Number: 726
Gross Tonnage: 398
Length: 138 ft
Breadh: 28′ 5” ft
Draught: 14 ft
Owner: Boston Deep Sea Fisheries Ltd
History
1956: To Fleetwood as a new vessel.
1970 – 1973: Based at Lowestoft.
1974: Sold to Putford Enterprises Ltd as FD42 WESTLEIGH.
1978: Became standby vessel ARKINHOLM (Salveson Offshore Services Ltd) and later GRAMPIAN CASTLE.
March 1987: Stranded and lost after running aground at Newborough Beach, Menai Straits, Wales.
Images
Boston Seafom FD42 - Courtesy of Nicolina, shipsnostalgia.com
M.V. Boston Seafoam FD42 wrecked off Wales
Date: September 27th, 2008 @ 21:03
Categories: Fleetwood Trawlers
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