Vessel Profile

Aorangi VI

Aorangi VI
Photo: Archie Contreras

Story

This yacht, sail (sloop-rigged) was built in 1967 by Vancouver Shipyards Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Sources suggest that this vessel was actually built at Vancouver Shipyards Ltd., North Vancouver BC rather than by Philip D. Graham (the original owner) as indicated in the Canada Register of Shipping. Within a few weeks of launching this vessel under the owner set off on an around the world trip, lasting 7 years.

In 2019 this vessel is reported to be based in Long Beach CA USA.

Owners & Masters

In 1967-1976 she was owned by Philip D. Graham (MO), Vancouver BC Canada. In I976-1981 she was owned by Philip D. Graham, Gurhen Gstaad BE, Switzerland.

In 1981 she was owned by USA interests.

In 2019 she was owned by Puget Sound LLC, Mystery Bay, WA.

Rebuilds

In 1990 this vessel was refitted.

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