Helenus FR 121 was built at Campbeltown Shipyard in 1987 as Wave Sheaf LK134 (Yard No. 80) for Thomas Goodlad of Hamnavoe, Shetland. We have published some photographs by Bobby Wylie of her from the time of her launch/sea trials in Campbeltown. The Wave Sheaf is still fishing out of Peterhead. She came into the ownership of her current skipper, Sandy Wiseman, in 1996 when she was renamed and registered as Helenus FR 121. We are very grateful to Sandy for the opportunity to comprehensively document the boat as she is today. We are also grateful to Top Skippers’ Choice volunteer, Paul Barham, for taking these photos. This is the first of two sets of photos – the other set can be viewed here.
Skipper Sandy Wiseman aboard his boat, Helenus FR 121, which was originally built as the Wave Sheaf LK 134 at Campbeltown Shipyard. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Helenus FR 121, built as the Wave Sheaf LK 134, moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Helenus FR 121, built as the Wave Sheaf LK 134, moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
In the wheelhouse of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Campbeltown-built Castlewood FR216 and Attain II PD332 seen across the harbour. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
In the wheelhouse of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
In the wheelhouse of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
In the wheelhouse of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
In the wheelhouse of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
In the wheelhouse of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
On the fore deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
On the fore deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Skipper Sandy Wiseman in conversation with Jan Nimmo. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Details of the fore deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
On the fore deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
On the fore deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
On the fore deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Details of the fore deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
On the fore deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Details of the fore deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Nets on the lower rear deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Lower rear deck working area of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Nets on the lower rear deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Lower and upper rear decks of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Stern rollers on the lower rear deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Darker deck areas show alterations to increase capacity of working area. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Hydraulic gantry on upper rear deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Upper rear deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Upper rear deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Upper rear deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Looking across towards Campbeltown-built Castlewood FR216 and Attain II PD332. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Upper rear deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Anchor on upper rear deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
Detail of upper rear deck of Helenus FR 121 (ex-Wave Sheaf LK 134) moored at Peterhead. Photo courtesy of Paul Barham.
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