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Registration number
2391
Status
Registered
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Previous names
- Ardmore
Details
Function
Fishing Vessel
Subfunction
Ring-netter
Location
Dartmouth
Vessel type
Seine Netter
Current use
Private use
Available to hire
No
Available for excursions
No
Construction
Builder
Herd & MacKenzie, Buckie
Built in
1960
Hull material
Wood
Rig
Gaff Ketch
Number of decks
1
Number of masts
2
Propulsion
Motor
Number of engines
1
Primary engine type
Diesel
Boiler type
None
Boilermaker
None
Dimensions
Breadth: Beam
20.00 feet
(6.10m)
Depth
10.00 feet
(3.05m)
Length: Overall
73.00 feet
(22.27m)
History
The MFV Honestas was originally built for Fisher Row, she was given a Leith registration. As far as the owners know, Honestas is part of the motto of Musselburgh where her owners were based. She was launched in February 1960 and has carried several registrations, including Inverness and Peterhead, and was at one time known as ARDMORE before returning to her original name.
She was sold into private ownerwship and began a process of renovation and refurbishment with the intention of using her as a sea angling and charter vessel. The original Gardner engine has been refurbished and the original accommodation was removed and a significant level of work was required in order to bring the boat up to standard.
As of June 2018, the vessel is currently moored at Dartmouth, in private ownership and undergoing a refit prior to being used for pleasure cruising.
Key dates
- 1960 Built by Herd and MacKenzie ofBuckie
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