Story
This fishboat, seiner was built in 1939 by Western Boat Building Co., Tacoma WA.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (June 2026) writes: Her documents expired sometime between 1981 and 1989. No record has been found of her fate.
Owners & Masters
In 1939 she was owned by M.A. Petrich, Tacoma WA USA.
In 1941 she was owned by Salvatore Russo, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1941-1946 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1946 she was owned by Salvatore Russo, San Francisco CA USA.
In 1960-1962 she was owned by the Western Star Fishing Co., Los Angeles CA USA.
In 1963-1966 she was owned by the Cape Cod Tuna Corp, Boston MA USA.
In 1970-1975 she was owned by the A. A. Ferrante Fishing Corp., New Bedford MA USA.
In 1976-1977 she was owned by the Western Sky Fishing Inc., New Bedford MA USA.
In 197801980 she was owned by Vessel Western Star, Cape May NJ USA.
In 1981 she was owned by Madeleine Marine Broutin, Belfast ME USA.
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1941-1981)
