Boston Seafire: FD109
Built in 1969 at Hessle
Weight: 314 gross tons
Length: 127 feet
Sold to New Zealand in 1974 as Neptune.
At present being operated by Seafresh New Zealand of Wellington
Seen here alongside in Wellington in 1999. She is now known as the Seafire and has been converted to stern fishing with the mounting of a net roller and net drum at the stern. She is equipped with the latest electronics but her engines and main winch are still standard.