Vessel Profile

New Venture (III)

New Venture (III)
Photo: Kyle Stubbs photo November 10 2024, Bandon OR USA

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1960 by Benson Bros. Shipbuilding Co. (1960) Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

The Canada register of this vessel was closed effective 1989-07-25; in 1989 this vessel was registered in the United States with documented official number 952311, classed as a recreational vessel.

Owners & Masters

In 1960-1962 she was owned by Robert A. Osborne and Edith Osborne, West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1962-1975 she was owned by Hoffars Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1975-1979 she was owned by Hoffar Sales Ltd., Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1983-1989 she was owned by 1016 Holdings Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada. (After 1989-07-25 she was no longer list in the Canada Register of Shipping).

In 1990-2022 (current date) the vessel was owned by the Simpson Family, Brookings OR USA.

In 2023-2026 she was owned by USA interests.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 21/07/2026)
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1992, 2017)
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