Vessel Profile

Mar-Gun

Mar-Gun
Photo: Taken 22 May 1994 at Seattle WA by George Schneider

Story

This fishboat, misc. combination was built in 1969 by Peterson Boatbuilding Co. in Tacoma, WA.

Historical Notes

On March 5, 2009 this vessel grounded on the north end of St. George Island, AK USA. George Schneider (May 2026) writes: She was refloated 12 May and returned to service. Her last documents were issued in 2019 expiring in 2020, and she was dropped from documentation records by 2022.

Owners & Masters

In 1970-1994 she was owned by Ildhuso Fisheries Inc., Seattle WA.

In 2008-2021 she was owned by Mar-Gun Enterprises LLC., Seattle WA USA

Rebuilds

By 1981 had been lengthened to 112 feet (102 ft. registered) x 24.6 ft., 193 gross tons.

References

Merchant Vessels of the United States (1970-1989), Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2023, cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 28 May 2026)

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