PUBLIC AUCTION by U.S. MARSHAL
At 10:00 AM on April 24, 2026
at Homer's Wharf, New Bedford, MA
one fishing vessel known as the
F/V FOUR GIRLS (O.N. 944207).
Sale of F/V FOUR GIRLS (O.N. 944207)
to be "as is – where is"
Vessel may be inspected by appointment.
Contact Kirby Aarsheim, Esq.
978-744-8918
TERMS: The sale shall be to the highest bidder by oral auction. The successful bidder, except those submitting credit bids in accordance with the order of sale, must immediately deposit with the U.S. Marshal ten (10%) percent of the amount bid for the F/V FOUR GIRLS (O.N. 944207), upon the condition that the balance of the bid is paid on or before the date the sale is confirmed, and upon the condition that the deposit shall be forfeited by the bidder and applied to the costs of this action if the balance of the bid is not paid when due. All deposits and unpaid balances must be paid in cash or by bank check or certified check issued by a member bank of the Federal Reserve System, except those submitting credit bids in accordance with the order of sale.
The confirmation hearing will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:15 AM to confirm the sale of the vessel in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in the matter of New Bedford Harbor Development Commission, d/b/a New Bedford Port Authority vs. F/V FOUR GIRLS (O.N. 944207), her engines, boilers, tackle and appurtenances, and permits, including Northeast Permit No.: 321154, and Dickinson Fishing Co., LLC.
April 13, 20 2026
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