This N.L. fishing vessel endured stormy seas and heartbreak before it ever touched salt water
The Petten's Legacy is finally afloat in Harbour Grace after two years of setbacks, including the sudden passing of the man who championed the vessel, Port de Grave fisherman Dwight Petten.
![This N.L. fishing vessel endured stormy seas and heartbreak before it ever touched salt water](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7092314.1706118346!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/petten-s-legacy-launch.jpg)
![The Petten's Legacy was launched early Monday morning in Harbour Grace and is likely the largest and most expensive vessel ever built at a Newfoundland and Labrador shipyard for use in the modern inshore fishing fleet. The vessel is owned by the Petten family of Port de Grave, and her name is a tribute to the late Dwight Petten, who died a year ago. A high-angle view of a fishing vessel being launched into a harbour.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7092314.1706118346!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/petten-s-legacy-launch.jpg)
The Petten's Legacy is finally afloat in Harbour Grace after two years of setbacks, including the sudden passing of the man who championed the vessel, Port de Grave fisherman Dwight Petten.