A True Exploration Vessel with Proven Pedigree

Originally launched in 1982 as a North Atlantic scallop dragger, the Anne S. Pierce was purpose-built to withstand the brutal conditions of commercial fishing in some of the harshest waters on earth. Her robust construction and seaworthy design laid the foundation for her remarkable transformation.

Following her commercial career, she was repurposed by Memorial University in Newfoundland as a research and training vessel, where she served for years in the demanding North Atlantic.

Between 2019 and 2021, the vessel underwent an extensive refit at Glovertown Shipyard in Newfoundland, where she was carefully reimagined into a modern expedition yacht. Every detail of the refit was considered to enhance comfort, safety, and functionality while honoring her rugged origins.

Today, Anne S. Pierce stands as a 500+ ton exploration yacht, uniquely blending durability and charm. Designed to sidle up alongside icebergs as confidently as she navigates tropical seas, she is equipped with features such as:

• A failure-proof wood stove for warmth in the harshest climates

• Uncomplicated, reliable electronics

• Spacious, comfortable living arrangements suited for long-range expeditions

Her current owner has transformed her into a stunning exploration platform—a vessel equally at home in icy northern latitudes as in remote island chains.

PRELIMINARY LISTING

• Built as a Scallop Dragger, by Deep Sea Trawlers in Nova Scotia Canada at the Lunenberg Shipyard, for Clearwater Fish Company
• Glovertown shipyard in Canada remanufactured her from 2019 to 2021, converting her to an Expedition Yacht

• Spacious accommodations and comfortable common areas

• Robust displacement and hull form designed for icy waters

• Ready for long-range exploration with fuel-efficient operation

• Electronics designed for reliability

North American steel was used in the original hull construction (1982), giving Anne S. Pierce a level of strength and resilience unmatched by modern lightweight alternatives.

Between 2019–2021, all systems were either replaced with new North American components or completely rebuilt, ensuring reliability and serviceability worldwide.

The 1982 commercial-grade hull provided the perfect foundation to remanufacture the vessel with modern technology, while retaining the durability of heavier steel and proven design.

In contrast, many new builds rely on lighter steel and higher levels of computerization — advances that can sometimes reduce dependability in remote or heavy-sea conditions.

Anne S. Pierce has been thoughtfully engineered with the philosophy that simplicity and strength equate to reliability at sea, making her a safe and trustworthy platform for true expedition cruising.

• Length Overall (LOA): 120’ (36.6m)
• Beam: 25.8' (7.8m)
• Draft: 14’ (4.2m)
• Tonnage: 520 LT
• GRT 374
• Fuel 21000 Gal
• Water 2000 Gal
• Flag USA
• Builder GLOVERTOWN SHIPYARD
• Naval Architect: Dave Menna
• Exterior Design: Stephen Seaton
• Interior Design Kevin Walsh
• Hull: Steel
• Deck: Steel
• Engines 1 x 1100 HP, Single, Inboard
• Diesel, CAT, D399,
• Max Speed 12 Knots
• Cruise Speed 9.5 Knots
• Range 7000 nm
• Location: Marseille, Provence-Alpes- Cote-d'Azur, France

Max Speed 

• 12 knots 
• Consumption per hour: 60 Gallons 
• Range: 4,200 nm
• RPM: 1,100

Cruising Speed:

• 9.5 knots 
• Consumption per hour: 25 Gallons 
• Range: 9,000 nm
• RPM: 815

Main propulsion

• Main Engine: 1 × Caterpillar D399
• Engine Hours: 3,400 SMOH (complete out-of-boat rebuild)
• Gearboxes: Caterpillar, 4.2:1 reduction
• Drive Shaft: 9" solid steel
• Propeller: 96" wheel

Other Machinery & Systems

• Watermaker: Yacht Mate, 1,800 GPD (new)
• Stabilizers: Bilge Keel 
• Bow Thruster: 26" Westec
• 22" Kobelt Stern Thruster
• Steering System: Wagner T18
• Emergency Steering: Tiller system
• Fuel Separator / Filtration: Racor 3-7550 MAXM / New 75900 MAXM
• Black Water: MSD – Scienco Fast system
• Fresh Water System: Head Hunter

Generators & Auxiliary Systems

• Output: 70 kW / 45 kW / 25kW
• New CAT genset installed in 2021 as a dedicated nighttime generator
• New CAT C4.4, 45w with sound enclosure (2025) 
• CAT 3306 rebuilt in 2020 and repurposed as a stand-alone hydraulic pump, supplying power for bow/stern thrusters and 70kw generator
• Fuel Consumption: Approx. 25 GPH
• Shore Power: Dual 100-amp connections
• Main Engine Start: Air start with 2 new compressors
• Air Conditioning: Fujitsu split system 200,000 btu

• Sleeps up to 14 guests in the owner’s party across 5 spacious staterooms including 2 masters cabins and additional forward bunk room.
• Crew accommodations for up to 4 in 2 cabins, with gym expansion capability for up to 6 crew in 3 cabins
• Gym convertible to additional crew cabin
• Spacious crew Galley

Key specifications and features include:

• Length Overall (LOA): 120’ (36.56m)
• Draft: 14 feet (4.3m)
• Beam: 25.8 feet (7.8m)
• Main Engine: Cat D399, 1,100 HP, 16-cylinder engine
• Generators:
  • Cat 3306: 6-cylinder 225 HP engine with a 70kW generator end and Danfoss PTO for thrusters. 1,200 hrs.
  • Cat C4.4 4-cylinder 65HP 45kw with sound enclosure. 900 Hrs.
  • Cat C2.2: 4-cylinder 65 HP 25kW generator for quiet operation at anchor. 10,250 hrs.
• Water Capacity: 2,000 gallons across four tanks
• Fuel Capacity: 21,000 gallons (80,000 litres)
• Cruising Speed: 9.5 knots
• Top Speed: 12 knots
• Range: Approximately 7,000 nautical miles
• Stability: Recently passed an inclination test
• Navigation and Safety: Two Furuno radars, NavNet depth finder, Time Zero navigation, autopilot, and up to date safety equipment
• Comfort and Amenities: 17 Fujitsu A/C split units, 4 spacious staterooms, main salon, custom galley, wood-burning fireplaces, and Starlink internet

Additional Equipment:

• Blue Water dessalinisation unit (70 gallons/hour),
• 15 HP electric hydraulic pump
• 3-ton Amco knuckle boom crane
• Hawboldt winch
• 2 tenders (2021 16-foot Whaley and 2023 13-foot Zar RIB)

Main engine:

• CAT D399 1,100HP, 16cylinder engine, 1100 max RPM, 825 cruising RPM with a 4 to 1 ratio reduction gear box that turns a 96” prop
• CAT 3306 is the larger generator and it’s a 6 cylinder 225 hp engine with a 45kw generator end, Danfoss PTO for the thrusters. Pump is a 125cc pump supplying hydraulic fluid to our 26” westec bow thruster and 22” Kobelt stern thruster.
• CAT C4.4 is the smaller of the two big generators and it’s a 4 cylinder 135HP engine with a 45kw generator end. This is the engine we mainly use while underway
• CAT C2.2 is our smallest and most quiet generator, we use it when we are at anchor. It’s a 4cylinder 65 hp 25kw generator.
• Blue water desalinization unit capable of 70 GPH
• Salicru 40kw shore power converter European 3 phase 400v 50hz 125 amp power to our U.S./Canada 3phase 208v 60hz 125amp
• (2) air compressors - two 100 gallon air tanks 200psi. (Main engine requires 130psi from both tanks to turn over/start). Newly replaced in 2024.
• (3) 50 gallon electric water heaters
• (2) 10hp bilge pumps/fire pumps 150gpm
• 15 hp electric hydraulic pump for 3 ton Amco knuckle boom crane, hawboldt winch with 700 feet of cable and 15 feet of chain for 2,000kg anchor, 2 capstans on the stern.
• Water capacity: (4) 500 gallon tanks
• Black tank: (1) 500 gallon tank
• Grey tank: (1) 500 gallon tank
• 300 gallon clean oil tank
• Fast biological treatment plant
• 6 fuel storage tanks and one day tank with a total capacity of 21,000 gallons or 80,000 liters.
• Normal cruising speeds we consume roughly 25 gallons an hour with the main engine and main generator (C4.4) running.
• 2,000 gallon ballast seawater tank in the bow
• 17 Fujitsu A/C split units on board, in every room

Electronics

• (2) Furuno radars, navnet depth finder, time zero navigation, and auto pilot on board
• Starlink internet

• 16 foot, 2021 Whaley tender with a Yamaha 50hp outboard 2023
• 13 foot Zar rib with 30hp Suzuki outboard

Specifications and details of this vessel are provided in good faith for informational purposes only. Data regarding the specifications, operating characteristics and condition of the vessel was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumptions and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agent or surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice.

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker has been told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot and does not guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.