Built in 1960 for the Canadian Coast Guard in Lauzon Quebec as a buoy tender and sounding vessel, M/V BEAUPORT was designed and constructed for light-duty ice breaking.

The BEAUPORT spent her first 30 years operating year round in fresh water on the St. Lawrence Sea Way. Originally accommodating a crew of 34, the vessel was sold to a U.S. owner in 1993, at which time her conversion to a luxury yacht began. There were a number of cabins removed to make way for guest accommodations, a large master cabin and a main salon.

In 1998 the BEAUPORT was moved to Jacksonville Florida, where she underwent a 6 month mechanical refit of all engines and operating systems.

In the spring of 2000 2 new John Deere 115 KW generators were installed as well as a back up 150 KW Isuzu and massive 8 Ton hydraulic deck Crane.

The Beauport was acquired by her new owners in February of 2004, with the objective of making her available at cost as a platform supporting documentary filming expeditions and nature conservancy projects.