Allen Hansen

HANSEN, Allen

9.7.1936 – 15.5.2021 Passed away peacefully at Royal Hobart Hospital aged 84. Born in Oconto, Wisconsin USA, eldest child of Irving Hansen and Anna Ottow. Eldest brother of Carol, Kirt, Gary, Vern (dec), Gail, Irving, Kevin, Brian and Dean. Mining Engineer with a degree in Naval Science. Captain in United States Marine Corps. Dashing Naval Aviator and Viet Nam War veteran (as well as Cuba and Dominican Republic conflicts). Discovered and salvaged American Civil War shipwrecks prior to moving to Australia. Loved and loving father of Michelle by Judy, and by Christine - Darvin, Lauren (dec) and Candice. Cherished and proud grandpa of Emily, Ava, Max and Zane. Founded Tasmanian Seafoods Pty Ltd in 1969, building the largest wild abalone business in Australia, also involved in Sea Cucumber, Whiting, Prawns and Tuna. A seafood, tennis and basketball icon who called Circular Head home for 50 years. He will live on forever in our hearts. RIP