Who do I contact to claim this abandoned boat?

Contact property owner George Collins at 757-735-5050 or the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources as listed in the notice.

How long do I have to remove the boat?

You have 30 days from the first publication of this notice to claim and remove the watercraft.

What happens if no one claims the boat?

If unclaimed after 30 days, the state will apply for registration and title under VA law, starting transfer procedures.

Abandonment — 5009 Sunnyside Road, Cape Charles, VA

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A 22-foot white Carolina Skiff has been abandoned for over 60 days on property at 5009 Sunnyside Road, Cape Charles. If not claimed and removed within 30 days of this notice, the state will apply for registration/title under Virginia law.

Key Takeaways

Boat: 22' white Carolina Skiff abandoned over 60 days
Location: 5009 Sunnyside Road, Cape Charles, VA
Deadline: must be claimed and removed within 30 days of first publication
Consequence: state will apply for registration/title if not removed

Published: May 15, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Abandonment
City: Cape Charles
Address: 5009 Sunnyside Road, Cape Charles, VA

Research context

2 abandonment notices in Cape Charles (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If the watercraft is not claimed and removed within 30 days of the first publication, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (or state) will apply for registration and title under Section 29.1-733.25, transferring ownership processes to the state.

What to do next

1
Contact property owner
Call George Collins at 757-735-5050 immediately to assert ownership or arrange removal before the 30-day deadline.
2
Notify Virginia DWR
If you need guidance or to report a claim, contact the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources as directed in the notice.
3
Remove the watercraft
Arrange removal of the 22' Carolina Skiff from 5009 Sunnyside Road within 30 days of first publication to prevent state title application.

Frequently asked questions

Who do I contact to claim this abandoned boat?: Contact property owner George Collins at 757-735-5050 or the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources as listed in the notice.
How long do I have to remove the boat?: You have 30 days from the first publication of this notice to claim and remove the watercraft.
What happens if no one claims the boat?: If unclaimed after 30 days, the state will apply for registration and title under VA law, starting transfer procedures.

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Legal terms in this notice

Application for Watercraft Registration/Title: A formal request to record legal ownership of a boat with the state, potentially transferring ownership.
First publication: The initial date this notice appears in a public notice source, starting the 30-day deadline.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE: ABANDONED WATERCRAFTNotice is hereby given that the following watercraft hasbeen abandoned for more than 60 DAYS on the propertyof George Collins, 5009 Sunnyside Road, Cape Charles, VA23310, 757-735-5050.Description of watercraft — Carolina Skiff, 22', whiteApplication for Watercraft Registration/Title will be made inaccordance with Section 29.1-733.25 of the Code of Virginiaif this watercraft is not claimed and removed within 30 daysof first publication of this notice. Please contact the VirginiaDepartment of Wildlife Resources with questions.

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DateCategoryCity

A 15'8" Carolina Skiff (2000), HIN EKHI6971H900, has been abandoned on William A. Lawton’s property in Cape Charles. If not claimed and removed within 30 days of this notice’s first publication, registration/title action will be initiated under Virginia law.

May 15, 2026AbandonmentCape Charles