Vessel Profile

Graybeard

Graybeard
Photo: Baird Tewksbury photo 1973 Swiftsure Race

Story

This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1970 by I.C.L. Engineering Ltd. in Richmond, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1970 this vessel won the Swiftsure Lightship and Victoria-Maui races. This vessel competed in the Sidney-Hobart, Capetown-Rio and Trans-Pacific Races.

Owners & Masters

In 1970-1994 she was owned by Lawrence H. Killam, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1995-2014 she was owned by Piccadilly Construction Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2017-2025 she was owned by Piccadilly Construction Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Morris, Rob and Leonard McCann. (1997) Greater Vancouver Hall of Fame. In The Greater Vancouver Book: an urban encyclopedia. Ed. Chuck Davis. Vancouver BC: Linkman Press
  • wwwapps.tc.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 27/10/2025)
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