Story
This fishboat, (herring) was built in 1956 by J & G Forbes Boatyard in Fraserburgh, Scotland.
Historical Notes
Hull Construction: 21/2" Larch planking over 4 ¾" x 6 ½" oak frames on 16" centers, doubled below the turn of the bilge. Aluminum wheelhouse. Poured concrete ballast. Galvanized nails, refastened 2006 with 3000 5" galvanized square ship spikes. Radiant Star has been featured in Passagemaker Magazine (Spring 1999), in Wooden Boat (July 2006), as well as in the prestigious publication by the Cruising Club of America (CCA).
She has been voted Best in Show and Peoples Choice at recent Trawlerfest events
Owners & Masters
In 1956-1994 she was owned by UK interests.
In 1995-2025 she was owned by USA interests.
Rebuilds
Rebuilt in 1994 as a yacht
References
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 10/09/2024)
- classicyachtinfo.org ↗ (website viewed 04/02/2025)
