Story
This fishboat, (shrimp) was built in 1980 by Irvington Steel Fabricators in Irvington, AL.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (June 2026) writes: On 11 Jan 2026 she grounded on Agate Beach near Port Orford OR.
She couldn't be salvaged and was broken up in place.
Owners & Masters
In 1981 she was owned by John V. Lands, Mobile AL.
In 1989-2002 she was owned by B&B Trawlers, Bayou la Batre AL.
In 2003-2010 she was owned by Gary Duncan, Harvey LA.
In 2011-2016 she was owned by Texas Lady LLC, Barataria LA.
In 2017-2026 she was owned by Texas Lady LLC, Coos Bay OR. USA.
Rebuilds
ca. 1990 lengthened to 67 feet.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States, 1981-1989
- Merchant Vessels of the United States annual digital files, 1992-2026. Grounding and distruction: cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (accessed 7May26)