This class of MFV was one of four sizes of wooden boats originating from a directive issued to the Director of Naval Construction in 1942 to prepare a design of small craft to carry out the numerous duties associated with the needs of major and other types of warships at home and abroad, including the conveyance of personnel, stores etc. These craft were also to be readily converted for fishing duties with a minimum of alteration. To ensure that the requirements of the fishermen in various locations around the coast would be met, fishing representatives were consulted on the design. The initial design was for a 61.5ft. boat and later it was proposed to build two other classes, one at 45ft and the other at 85ft. In deference to the Scottish fishermen this was reduced to 75ft., the Scottish fishing industry were of the opinion that this size would be of most use on the East coast. MFV 1219 - Ocean Crest was built by Richard Irvin at Peterhead in 1945 and was based on the Clyde until sold out of service in 1971, becoming the Wexford registered WD33, the name was later changed to Ocean Pearl.
Sub deck and superstructure are cut using the latest CNC cutting equipment to ensure accurate fit of parts. A one piece fibreglass hull with moulded in rubbing strakes, screen printed overlays for the superstructure and deck, vacuum formed plastic lifeboat, funnel and carley floats with over 300 cast white metal fittings and all wood, cordage and dowel to complete the model as illustrated. | 
