This page is dedicated to the Fishing Vessel Time Bandit and her brave crew of Alaskan Fishermen. Meet the crew, follow their journeys and get a glimpse of what it's like on a commercial fishing vessel out on the dangerous waters of the Bering Sea.
Vessel Info:
Built: 1991
Size: 113 foot
Type: Fishing Vessel (F/V), aft-house rear
Home Port: Homer Alaska
Owner: Hillstrand Brothers
Other Info.& Facts: The TIME BANDIT typically operates the Bering Sea's 2 crab seasons (October - King crab and January- Opielio crab), Salmon season (June, July and August), Herring season (April and May). The boat has a crab pot capacity of 137 pots. TIME BANDIT was designed by Hillstrands father. The 5 brothers that own the boat helped custom build the interior, which include; a 4-man sauna, staterooms with queen size beds, and a dishwasher. Alaska Dept of Fish & Game #65577.
The Crew:
Capt. John Hillstrand
Andy Hillstrand
Neil Hillstrand
Mike Fourtner
Tom Miller
Photo Gallery:
Ships Log:
Current: TIME BANDIT is running herring up in Togiak, Alaska. Should be back in port mid-May.
June 2006 - TIME BANDIT starts the salmon season.
Interview:
Special thanks to Time Bandit crewman, Mike Fourtner for providing his time, information and photos.