Fishing boat names

Orca

In Steven Spielberg’s iconic film, “Jaws”, the Orca becomes a symbol of man’s fight against wild nature. This fishing boat, captained by the seasoned sea dog Quint, embarks on a daredevil mission: capture the great white shark that is terrorizing the shores of Amity.

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Qaleralik

Qaleralik is an Inuit fishing boat name. Meaning “green halibut” in the Eskimo language.

The Green Halibut is a marine fish one meter long and 45 kg in weight, typical of arctic waters.

Categorized into: animal names

Ryō Un Maru

Ryō Un Maru is an Japanese Fishing boat name.

This is the name of a Japanese trawler that disappeared in 2011 after an earthquake-tsunami. A year later, it appeared intact in the Pacific Ocean after having traveled more than 280 kilometers without crew.

Seawolf

Seawolf is an English fishing boat name. Meaning “old and experienced sailor”.

Stella Maris

Stella Maris is a Latin sailboat name. Meaning “sea star“.

Basque tuna vessel renewed by rescue boat: “Aita Mari“.

Triton

Triton is a Greek sailboat name.

Name of a messenger god son of Poseidon and Anfítrite.

It is also the name of an amphibious animal.

Categorized into: Mythologic names and animal names.

Tuugaalik

Tuugaalik is an Inuit fishing boat name. Meaning “narwhal” in the Eskimo language.

Fishing vessel built at the Murueta Shipyards (Spain).

Ship destined for the fishing, processing and freezing of prawns in Greenland.

Categorized into: animal names