REGISTER OF BOSUN OWNERS - Details
please owners
ID |
BOAT
No |
Date
Built |
Build
location |
CurrentLocation |
Owner |
Comments |
OwnersEmail
Email |
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1 |
3 |
60/61 |
NK |
It
is presently residing on my driveway in Southampton, it's previous
owner was at New Milton. |
Bob
Nicklen |
The
dinghy is in fair condition, but does require some work. It's
pale blue with white sails, and the date built must speak for itself!! |
Grampaaa@aol.com |
2 |
13 |
1962 |
|
Point
Green, Near Falmouth |
Jim
Grant |
New
Owner, boat inherited from Dad |
jgrant.utsc@rya-online.net |
3 |
14 |
|
NK |
Now
restored and currently located (and sailing) at Rudyard Lake Sailing
Club in Staffordshire |
JJ Meacham,
(Jez)
Macclesfield |
Purchased
by us in 1998 in very poor condition from Littlehampton Sailing
and Motor Cruising Club where it
had been used for many years on their training programme. LS&MCC
had originally purchased the dinghy from Cosham Sailing Club. |
jezbhp@dial.pipex.com |
4 |
38 |
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Paula
Saunderson & Wendy Mortimer |
History information PLEASE!
CLICK LINK |
LrnAngs@aol.com
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5 |
Red
Bosun |
NK |
NK |
Bowmoor SC
Lechlade |
James
& Maggi Fitzgerrald |
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6 |
Colour
Dark Blue |
NK |
KN |
Location
Brandy Hole YC, River Crouch, Essex. |
Mark
Roberts |
|
mark.roberts21@virgin.net |
7 |
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8 |
225 |
June
1964 |
Bossoms Oxford |
Coate
Water,Swindon |
Swindon
Sea Cadets |
Donated
by Nuffield Trust |
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9 |
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10 |
579 |
1964 |
Bossoms Oxford |
Owned
by Wigan Sea Cadet Corps, and is sailed regulary. The boat is in
immaculate original condition. |
Sea
Cadets C/O Ian Almond. |
History
information PLEASE! |
nanw37416@cableinet.co.uk |
|
1002 |
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Andy Leech |
History information PLEASE! |
Andyleech17@aol.com |
11 |
1011 |
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Bowmoor
SC, Lechlade |
Derrick
Page |
History
information PLEASE! |
webmaster@bosundinghy.co.uk |
12 |
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13 |
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14 |
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15 |
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16 |
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17 |
1513 |
1966 |
Garden
Island Dockyard |
Training
Ship CENTAUR,(a NRC Unit in Maleny, Queensland Australia |
Royal
Australian Navy - c/o John Wenban |
CLICK
LINK |
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17 |
1540 |
1968 |
Garden
Island Dockyard |
Training
Ship CENTAUR,(a NRC Unit in Maleny, Queensland Australia |
Royal
Australian Navy - c/o John Wenban |
CLICK
LINK |
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19 |
1577 |
1969 |
Garden
Island Dockyard |
Training
Ship CENTAUR,(a NRC Unit in Maleny, Queensland Australia |
Royal
Australian Navy - c/o John Wenban |
CLICK
LINK |
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20 |
2083
|
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Moores of Wroxham
|
South Cerney, Glos
|
Derrick Page
|
History information
please
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|
3 |
Greetings,
I've recently become the owner of Bosun #3. I trained to
RYA2 with RNSC at Whale Island on the Bosun, fell in love with
them, so when I saw one on offer I couldn't resist. I have
some paperwork with it, but obviously I'm very interested in it's
history.
The dinghy is in fair condition, but does require some work.
It's pale blue with white sails, and the date built must speak
for itself!! It is presently residing on my driveway in
Southampton, it's previous owner was at New Milton.
I've no experience in boat restoration, and would very much appreciate
any contacts local to me that might assist with advice.
In the meantime I'll keep exploring the internet!!
Regards Bob Nicklen Grampaaa@aol.com
Comment from Peter Stacey: Bosun 3 - As the class
was designed by Ian Proctor for the Services it was either a prototype
or a Service Boat I would guess. |
UNKNOWN
DARK BLUE
EX SEA CADETS |
I would love
to give you some more details of my boat, but I obtained it as a
write off from the Sea Cadets. As you can imagine all the bits and
bobs that came with the boat have been mixed up and changed around
in the sea cadet's stores. Most of the sailing equipment for the
boat, I have obtained through my own sea cadet contacts. The front
buoyancy tank where the boat number is normally stamped, has at
some time been removed and the sails, as explained earlier, are
not the originals therefore making identification nearly impossible.
If you tell me whom I could speak to regarding registration, it
would help me a lot. I can however give you the following: - Owner
Mark Roberts Colour Dark Blue Sail Colour Dark Blue Present Location
Brandy Hole YC, River Crouch, Essex. Owner's e-mail mark.roberts21@virgin.net Date of build Being an ex-Sea Cadet boat, I can only presume its
old!! Previous Owner Ministry of Defence. Date Purchased Feb 1999
Comments The boat creates a lot of interest from old service people
who learnt to sail in one. Altogether a nice boat that goes well
although it's not rigged to its best yet due to parts of the rig
coming from different sources. I will keep a regular check on your
site and indeed if any of your members could offer tips on rigging
of the boat without spending a fortune, I again would be grateful.
If you would like to have a photo of the boat, please let me know
and I will E-mail you one. |
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38 |
Please note
that Paula Saunderson and Wendy Mortimer are co- Owners of Bosun
number 38 and would appreciate any history on the boat. lorne.angus@cableol.co.uk |
579 |
I would like
the following advertised on your register of owners. Bosun 579 built
in 1964 is owned by Wigan Sea Cadet Corps, and is sailed regulary.
The boat is in immaculate original condition. Any history details
e.t.c. would be greatly appriciated Ian Almond. nanw37416@cableinet.co.uk |
1011 |
Blue Bosun - Ex Sea scouts
boat, possibly used on the sea. Laid at Bowmoor Sailing Club,
Lechlade, Glos for three years with a huge hole underneath. Boat
was repaired by current owner. Now fitted out with reasonable
kit. Since being repaired and fitted out it has attended the 1999,
2000, 2001, 2002 Bosun Nationals as the oldest boat in the competition.
Looking for more information pre 1996. Currently in use employed
as a training boat carrying out RYA level 2 and Young Sailors
Courses. Proved to be very popular with the students. Recent upgrade
Aug 2003 include new seats, (English Chestnut, plus central kicker
/ centre board controls and big spinnaker bags).Owners Email webmaster@bosundinghy.co.uk |
1513
1540
1577 |
Discovered the
Bosun Dinghy Class Association site this morning on Goggle by typing
Bosun+Dinghy!. I served in the RN from 1956 to 1976 before transferring
to the Royal Australian Navy in which I served from 1976 to 1998.
From 1990 to 1995 I was the Naval Reserve Cadet Liaison Officer
here in Queensland and from 1995 to 1998 the Commanding Officer
of Training Ship CENTAUR (a NRC Unit in Maleny). This Unit sails
3 Bosuns (and 3 Corsairs). The Bosuns were built in Garden Island
Dockyard in 1966, 68 and 69 with Hull Numbers 1513, 1540 and 1577.
A number of Cadet Units still sail Bosuns although they are getting
fewer as the years roll on. Our three are in very good condition
and sailed regularly both on our local lake, local rivers and adjacent
sheltered bays. We have also enjoyed Adventure Training sailing
in Moreton Bay, (slightly more open waters) with 20 - 30 km day
sails and overnight camping. Recently one of our Bosuns came 3rd
in the Maroochy Head of the River Regatta Rigging has been slightly
modified over time with, for example, the horse arrangement being
of man made "Spectra" rope. Also the main sheet runs from
a block and becket on the outboard end of the boom down to the traveller
back up to the boom, along the boom to another block and then down
to the deck between the toe straps to a ratchet block. This works
very well and gives the mainsheet hand something to do - when sailing
three-up - but does not allow the main to be easily furled. Unfortunately
the original (Bakelite?) jib leads have long since disappeared so
a swiveling deadeye and cam cleat is used to good effect. Also the
traditional blue sails have been replaced with white but still carry
the Bosun logo.
Yours aye, John Wenban - ex LCDR GLSU |
2083 |
White hull,
no fittings. Currently renovating, repairing poorly repaired hole
in front tank, the need to fix leaking floor and sort out all gel
coat grazing. |
1002 |
I am trying to
find out about my boats history the number is 1002, its dark blue
in colour with blue sails, it was owned by the sea cadets but now
its in my garage under repair, don`t know where to buy the dark
blue paint. if any one can help with its history please email me. Regards Andy
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Bosun
List Under construction from Dave Brown
No |
Boat
No |
Date
Built |
Colour
/ Location |
Owner |
Comments
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Red hull & white topsides
TS Kent, Isle of Sheppey, Kent |
Sheppey Sea Cadet Unit On loan from MOD |
Hull no longer required by Windsor SCC refitted 1990 as D
of E project. Refitted 2003 by unit staff In service. Has completed
in five around the Isle of Sheppey races to date |
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Bossom’s
Oxford |
White Hull & topsides
TS Kent Isle of Sheppey, Kent |
Sheppey Sea Cadet Unit
On loan from MOD |
Delivered as new hull to TS Kent
In service |
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Yellow Hull & White topsides
TS Kent Isle of Sheppey, Kent |
Sheppey Sea Cadet Unit |
Purchased second hand from Portsmouth 2003
In service
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Light blue hull & white topsides
TS Kent Isle of Sheppey, Kent
|
Sheppey Sea Cadet Unit |
Purchased second hand from Portsmouth 2003
In service
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1066 |
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White hull & white topsides
TS Kent Isle of Sheppey, Kent |
Sheppey Sea Cadet Unit |
Ex Nuffield Trust boat based at HMS Excellent offered for
disposal. Laid up ongoing restoration project
Winning boat 1986 National Sea Cadet regatta Portsmouth
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Blue hull & white topsides
TS Kent Isle of Sheppey, Kent |
Sheppey Sea Cadet Unit |
Ex Nuffield Trust boat based at HMS Excellent offered for
disposal. Laid up ongoing restoration project
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Red hull & white topsides
Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club
|
Southmere Sailing Centre London |
On loan to Sheppey Sailing Club for sail training. In service
Further history unknown |
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White hull & white topsides
Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club
|
Southmere Sailing Centre London |
On loan to Sheppey Sailing Club for sail training. In service
Further history unknown |
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White hull & topsides
Pelican Boat Station Strood |
Medway Towns SCC
MOD owned
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Delivered as new hull to Medway Towns SCC based at Hoo Island
Boat Station until 2002 |
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