FV Northern Belle

For other uses, see Northern_Belle_(disambiguation).
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]

Upon discovery that the EPIRB (Emergency position-indicating radiobeacon) was not operational, Captain Robert Royer returned to the bridge to send a distress call, believed to have saved the other crew members. Royer suffered a major head injury trying to jump overboard, and was found with no vital signs when the US Coastguard arrived.[3]

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". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "Skipper's actions may have saved crew, fisherman says | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2023-02-22.

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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