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History
Built in 1938 by Saunders Roe of Cowes, Isle of Wight, a motor cruiser of timber carvel construction and a diesel engine by Standard Motor Company, installed in 1952. BETSIE-JANE was commissioned by Lord Ebbisham in 1938.
The hull is virtually all original and there are many original fittings and cabinet work. Uffa Fox referred to her as "the finest example of the round bilge day cruiser we shall find".
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Key dates
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1938
Built by Saunders Roe of Cowes Isle of Wight
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1940s
Took part in the Dunkirk evacuations
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1991
Puirchased by retired boatbuilder as restoration project
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2007
Purchased and moved to Greenway Marine, London
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2013
Restoration continuing between charters and day trips- should be completed by end of year
Sources
Classic Boat: Saving Betsie Jane, February 2013
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