Built at Toche Boatyard in 1956, Sonja Weems measured as follows: length 54.3 feet, breadth 17.3 feet, and depth 4.8 feet. It weighed 35 gross tons and was powered by a 165-horsepower engine. The vessel was owned by Sonny Weems from 1975 to 2005 and took part in many Blessing of the Fleet events.
The vessel changed names several times after being sold but is currently known as Renegade.
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