Vessel Profile

Pioneer (XXV)

Pioneer (XXV)
Photo: Southern Enterprise taken 24 Apr 1979 at Los Angeles CA by George Schneider

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1944 by Al Larson Boat Shop Inc., Terminal Island CA.

Historical Notes

George Schneider (Sep 2024) writes: This vessel's documents expired in 1994 when she was transferred to Ecuador flag.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1965 she was owned by Marion Joncich, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1970 she was owned by John J. Evich, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1971-1975 she was owned by John Zankich, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1977 she was owned by Zankich Fishing Corp, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1981 she was owned by Doris M. Lashley, Juneau AK USA.

In 1989 she ws owned by Salvtore Manzella, Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1992-1994 she was owned by the San Pedro Tuna Association, Long Beach CA USA.

References

  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1945-1989)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2095
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed Sep 2026)
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