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D56087-6
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- 1951-02 (Creation)
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The tuna clipper Mona Lisa, built by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding, as pictured in February of 1951. The Mona Lisa was under the direction of the industry's youngest skipper, 23 year old Joe Correia. The 118 ft. wooden hulled tuna clipper was valued at $320,000. The ship carried a crew of 15 and had a refrigeration capacity of 230 tons. The Mona Lisa was powered by a 615 HP superior diesel with two 150 HP GM diesels for auxiliaries. She cruised at 11 knots and had a 40,000 gallon fuel capacity. The Mona Lisa was launched on February 10, 1951 with Mrs. Joseph Correia, Sr. as sponsor. Completion of the ship was expected in one month. (TNT 2/11/1951, pg. B-6) TPL-9033
Boat & ship industry--Tacoma--1950-1960; Fishing boats--Tacoma--1950-1960; J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);