Vessel Profile

Bowfin

Bowfin
Photo: Comox Collection

Story

This tanker was built in 1944 by Western Pipe & Steel Co., San Francisco CA.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1977 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1980-81 she was owned by Bowfin Fisheries, Seattle WA.

In 1989-2004 she was owned by Western Pioneer Inc., Seattle WA.

In 2005-2013 she was owned by Trident Seafoods Corp., Seattle WA USA.

In 2013 she was reported sold to Mexico-flag owners

Rebuilds

1978 converted to Refrigerated Fish Carrier

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (191980-1989), Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2013, cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 May 2026)

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