Vessel Profile

Southwind (VIII)

Southwind (VIII)
Photo: Vic Cano

Story

This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1951 by A.C. Benson Shipyard Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1951-1958 she was owned by Will Vivian, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1959-1963 she was owned by Philip M. Townsend, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1964-1973 she was owned by James Keeble, San Diego, CA USA.

In 1973-1980 she was owned by Burt Nelson, San Diego, CA USA.

In 1980 she was owned by Richard Deming, Seattle, WA USA.

In 1996-2006 she was owned by Gary Luccio, Edmonds, WA USA.

In 2006-2020 she was owned by Vic Cano, Bellingham WA USA.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Email (Kyle Stubbs - Nauticapedia 04/04/2023)
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