Story
This aircraft crash boat was built in 1935 by British Power Boat Co. in Hythe.
Historical Notes
MacMillan Bloedel (Alberni) Ltd. kept the vessel for emergency use.
Owners & Masters
In 1935-1947 she was owned by the Minister of National Defence, Ottawa ON Canada.
In 1947-1949 she was owned by Bloedel Stewart & Welch Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1953-1958 she was owned by MacMillan Bloedel (Alberni) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1961 she was owned by MacMillan Bloedel Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1961-1977 she was owned by Fenic Carr, Port Alberni BC Canada.
Name Significance
Jane Banks was the daughter of MacMillan Bloedel Superintendent Bob "Pappy" Banks.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Bryon Taylor (Email to Nauticapedia 17/07/2018)
- RG12 T-11919 (1962) (Jane Banks)
- RG12 Reel T-11864 (1977) (Jane Banks)
- DOT Victoria Registration Records 42 / 1961
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
