South Pacific II – Episode 2

“The Passagemaking Gamefisher”

(And Ultimate Seafood Restaurant)

In Episode Two of our series, we take you more deeply into the origins of the South Pacific II and her construction heritage at Norman R. Wright & Sons, on a historic reach of the Brisbane River famous for shipwrights and sailing. We hear of her remarkable versatility as a mighty mothership, fish raiser and the “ultimate seafood restaurant” during the golden years on the Great Barrier Reef; and also examine the major works completed as part of the first of her refits in 2016.

Read the full article and also catch up on Episode 1 and the complete Australia’s Classic Boats Re-Fit Series.

Thanks to our COASTWATCH CONNECT PREMIUM PARTNERS:

Norman R. Wright & Sons
South Pacific II Charters
Zenith Engineering

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