Category Archives: Inshore Fishing Vessels

M.T. Twin B – FD407

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Technical

RSS No.B14859
Completed: 1997
Gross Tonnage: 22
Length: 11.94 m
Breadth: 5.32 m
Depth: 2.12 m
Engine: 296bhp Cummins KTM-855

History

1997: Built by C. Toms & Son Ltd, Polruan, Fowey for the Bond family Fleetwood (David Bond, manager).
Undated: Renamed KATIE CLAIRE, registered at Penzance (PZ87)

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M.T. Twin B FD407

M.T. Twin B FD407
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M.T. Twin B FD407

M.T. Twin B FD407
Picture courtesy of Tony Frith

M.T. Twin B FD407

M.T. Twin B FD407
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M.T. Katie Clare PZ87

M.T. Katie Clare PZ87
Picture courtesy of Karl Hobbs

M.T. Katie Clare PZ87

M.T. Katie Clare PZ87
Picture courtesy of Karl Hobbs

Katie Claire

Katie Claire
Picture courtesy of Neil Gregson

Changelog
20/11/2016: Page re-published due to site problems.

mfv Jean Marcel – FD280

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Technical

Part IV reg
Gross Tonnage: 19

History

1968: Sprang a leak due to a fractured seacock. Running two pumps failed to control the leak. Sank in 10 fathoms about 12 miles off Lightning Knoll Buoy The inshore trawler GIRL MARY skippered by Johnny Goodman was close by so the crew (Sk. Bill Chard, deckhands Dennis Priestly and Ken Bailey) managed to scramble aboard her. JEAN MARCEL sank about 1 hour afterwards.

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mfv Jean Marcel FD280

mfv Jean Marcel FD280
Picture courtesy of Rob Six

Changelog
20/11/2016: Page re-published due to site problems.

iv Alice FD267

Technical

Completed: 1905
Net Tonnage: 11.06
Length: 36′
Breadth: 105”
Depth: 6′ 5”
Built: Arnside

History

1905: Built at Arnside for the Lancashire Fishery Board as an examination vessel
1938: Sold to William Henry Jones 35 Fido Road, New Brighton and William Stephen Jones of 95 Egerton Street, New Brighton and moored at North Pier
17/11/1938: Registered by owners at Liverpool (LL189)
02/06/1942: Solely owned by William Stephen Jones of 95 Egerton Street, New Brighton
16/03/1948: Sold to Lawrence Ronald Bond of 236 Poulton Road, Fleetwood
17/03/1948: Liverpool registration cancelled and transferred to Fleetwood by new owner (FD267)
14/12/1955: Sold to Mr Dawson of Derbishire Road, Fleetwood
12/09/1960: Owned by Henry Rennison of 38 Addison Road, Fleetwood
29/12/1961: Fishing registration cancelled, vessel no longer fishing

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iv Alice FD267

iv Alice FD267
Picture courtesy of Stephen Worthington

Changelog
19/11/2016: Page re-published due to site problems.

mfv Apt – BS89

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History

Early 1960s: Owner C.J. Barbeary, Ilfracombe North Devon

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mfv Apt BS89

mfv Apt BS89
Picture courtesy of Philip Dell

Changelog
18/11/2016: Page re-published due to site problems.

mfv Avoca – FD43

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Technical

Part VII Registered
Gross Tonnage: 39
Net Tonnage: 39
Engine: Oil engine 4-cyl 4 stroke 4LW 60bhp by Gardner Engines Ltd, Patricroft, Manchester.

History

1955: Completed by Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd, Peterhead for Richard Irvin & Sons Ltd, North Shields & others as AVOCA. Registered at Buckie (BCK40). 1975: Sold to David S. Wood, Buckie & others.
1977?: Sold to Whitehaven owners. Buckie registry closed. Registered at Whitehaven (WA43).
1978?: Sold to George A. McDonough, Fleetwood.
Post 1988?: Whitehaven registry closed. Registered at Fleetwood (FD43).
1989: Moved to Maryport with the same owner.
1993: Sold for breaking up.

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mfv Avoca FD43

mfv Avoca FD43
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16/11/2016: Page re-published due to site problems.

mfv Silver Leaf – FR93

Information courtesy of Mike Craine and Steve March

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History

1949: Built as FRAGRANCE (INS259).
1970: Renamed SILVER LEAF registered at Fraserburgh (FR93).
Circa 1971: Ceased fishing and based in Liverpool marina.
21.09.13: Observed moving on the River Roach near Roachford, Essex. Converted for living aboard.

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mfv Silver Leaf FR93

mfv Silver Leaf FR93
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Changelog
16/11/2016: Page re-published due to site problems.