Who can claim the abandoned boat?

The registered owner or a person who can prove lawful ownership may claim and remove the boat within 30 days of first publication.

Who should I contact to ask about this watercraft?

Contact the property owner Charles Goffe at 757-894-9940 or the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for questions.

Abandonment — 6112 Nautilus Drive, Horntown, VA 23395

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A 14' Grumman boat with a 25HP Evinrude has been abandoned on property at 6112 Nautilus Drive in Horntown. The Department of Wildlife Resources will apply for registration/title if the vessel is not claimed and removed within 30 days of this notice's first publication.

Key Takeaways

Vessel described: 14' Grumman, tan, 25HP Evinrude, VA 6885
Located at 6112 Nautilus Drive, Horntown, VA
Owner must claim and remove within 30 days of first publication
Registration/title application will be filed if unclaimed

Published: May 15, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Abandonment
City: Horntown
Address: 6112 Nautilus Drive, Horntown, VA 23395

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 will apply for registration and title under §29.1-733.25 of the Code of Virginia, potentially transferring ownership.

What to do next

1
Contact property owner
Call Charles Goffe at 757-894-9940 to arrange claim and removal before the 30‑day deadline.
2
Gather proof of ownership
Prepare documentation (title, registration, bill of sale) to prove ownership when contacting the owner or DWR.
3
Contact Virginia DWR if unclaimed
If you cannot reach the owner, contact the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to inquire about registration/title actions under §29.1-733.25.

Frequently asked questions

Who can claim the abandoned boat?: The registered owner or a person who can prove lawful ownership may claim and remove the boat within 30 days of first publication.
What happens after 30 days if no one claims the boat?: The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will apply for registration and title, which can lead to transfer of ownership.
Who should I contact to ask about this watercraft?: Contact the property owner Charles Goffe at 757-894-9940 or the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for questions.

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Legal terms in this notice

application for registration/title: Formal request to record ownership and issue legal title for the vessel.
first publication: The initial date this notice appears in public media, starting the 30‑day clock.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE: ABANDONED WATERCRAFTNotice is hereby given that the following watercraft hasbeen abandoned for more than 60 DAYS on the property ofCharles Goffe, 6112 Nautilus Drive, Horntown, VA 23395,757-894-9940.Description of watercraft — 14' Grumman, tan, with a 25HP Evinrude; VA 6885Application 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.