Story
This fishboat, tuna seiner was built in 1967 by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co..
Historical Notes
George Schneider writes: Fishing Vessels of the United States listed her IMO number as 8856584. On 2 February 2026 she burned at anchor off Manta, Ecuador. News releases indicated this may have been arson related to drug wars.
Owners & Masters
In 1968-1977 she was owned by Blue Pacific Inc., San Juan PR USA.
In 1981 she was owned by Pacifico fishing Ltd., Georgetown, Cayman Islands.
In 1989 she was owned by Beaton Enterprises Ltd., Seattle WA USA.
In 1992 she was owned by Yukon Fisheries Management Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 1993 she was owned by Yukon Queen Fisheries Ltd. Partnership, Seattle WA USA.
In 2019 she was owned by Geopaxi SA, Manta, Ecuador.
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965-1989) and digital files (1992-1993). Lloyds Register of Shipping, (1965-2019). Fishing Vessels of the United States, 1997. 2026 fire ref: Tugs, Towing & Offshore Newsletter, Dated 08 February 2026.
