FV Northern Belle

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History
NameNorthern Belle
OwnerNorthern Belle, Inc.
BuilderBlue Streak Industries
Yard numberSV35 (hull number)
Completed1979
Out of serviceApril 20, 2010
HomeportSeattle, Washington
Identification
FateSunk in the Gulf of Alaska, April 20, 2010
NotesFormerly Cortez
General characteristics
TypeCommercial fishing vessel
Tonnage95 gt
Length75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Beam24.1 ft (7.3 m)
Depth8.6 ft (2.6 m)
Notes[1]

FV Northern Belle was a fishing vessel that sank in the Gulf of Alaska on April 20, 2010. Three of her four crew were rescued alive; her captain, Robert Royer, died before rescue teams arrived.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Coast Guard Vessel Documentation". NOAA Fisheries, Office of Science and Technology. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
  2. ^ Joling, Dan (April 21, 2010). "Fisherman Recounts Rescue as Boat Sinks off Alaska". ABC News. Retrieved January 1, 2011.

Coordinates: 59°10′N 146°47′W / 59.167°N 146.783°W / 59.167; -146.783 (Last reported position of the Northern Belle, April 20, 2010)


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