ANNE S PIERCE

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.