Vessel Profile

Sheila Renee

Sheila Renee
Photo: Taken 23Sep2016 at Charleston OR by George Schneider

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)
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