1884
Benjamin Bénéteau, a fully qualified shipbuilder, founds the Bénéteau boatyard in Croix de Vie (Vendée) to build trawlers for fishermen.

1912
Ahead of this time, benjamin Bénéteau lauchnes the first engine-powered boat.

1928
Benjamin Bénéteau's son, André Bénéteau, takes over the managemet of the family boatyard at the age of 21.

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