M.F.V. Atlantic A – FD75

Fleetwood Trawler – Atlantic A FD75
RSS Number: A16710
Built: 1959, Holland
Gross Tonnage: 274
Length: 41m
Breadth: 7,64m
Draught: 3,56m
Engine: WERKSPOOR 2,00hp/1497kw
Owner / Manager: Atlantic Ocean Fishing Co Ltd, Wallasey, Merseyside’s

History
1988 – 2003: Named Atlantic A FD75

2003: Sold to Charter company Wind is our friend. Work began on stripping down the hull so she could be rebuilt as a Brig.

2005: Work completed was completed and she was renamed Mercedes. Her working life now consists of the following.

” Mercedes extends from the whole Mediterranean along the Atlantic coast up into the North Sea and the full Baltic Sea. The Mercedes is present at nearly all big maritime festivals in Europe. Charter in international waters ”

Click here to view the Mercedes brig Brochure. Courtesy of Wind is our friend charter.

Images

Atlantic A FD75, Copyright Peter Brady

Atlantic A FD75, Copyright Peter Brady


Atlantic A FD75 on the slip waiting to be rebuilt as a Brig. Courtesy of Wind is our friend charters.

Atlantic A FD75 on the slip waiting to be rebuilt as a Brig. Courtesy of Wind is our friend charters.


Atlantic A FD75 on the slip waiting to be rebuilt as a Brig. Courtesy of Wind is our friend charters.

Atlantic A FD75 on the slip waiting to be rebuilt as a Brig. Courtesy of Wind is our friend charters.


Atlantic A FD75 after being rebuilt as the Mercedes Brig. Courtesy of Wind is our friend charters

Atlantic A FD75 after being rebuilt as the Mercedes Brig.

Category: Fleetwood Trawlers

Comments

  1. Mick Porter says:
    February 10, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    Built 1958 as Huibertje SCH 242,
    1970 Ora Et Labora GO 5,
    1980 Deo Volente GO 51,
    1981 Ora Et Labora IJM 15,
    1982 Deo Juvante UK 367,
    1983 Atlantic UK 375,
    1987 Atlantic A FD 75.

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