John Boucher 13D17073 is a work boat operated by the Maritime Affairs Committee Navy League of Canada – Outaouais Branch since June 1996. The main purpose of the boat today is to provide training for our sea cadets in RCN Cadet Corps la Hulloise (CCMRC no. 230). When not used by the cadets, it serves as a work boat for the Navy League. Before 1996, it was a work boat/lifeboat abroad Canadian Coast Guard ice break CCGS Pierre Radisson.
John A. Boucher (1930-2004) served with the RCN 1945-1970. Following his retirement from the Navy in 1970, John moved on to serve with Canada Post for 16 years, then with the Corps of Commissionaires for 4 years, with involvement during these years with the RCN Cadet Corps. John Boucher was the founder of the cadet corps la Hulloise (CCMRC no 230) sponsored by Maritime Affairs Committee Navy League of Canada - Outaouais Branch. The boat was named in his honour in 2004. He died in Ottawa, on his 76th birthday, May 13, 2004.
In the winter, John Boucher is located at the Hull Regiment at 188 Alexandre-Taché Boulevard.
GPS Coordinates: latitude 45.4243817, longitude: -75.7335163.
Type: Davidson rescue boat
Length: 27’ (8.23m)
Breadth: 7’ 9” (2.36m)
Depth: 3’ 11” (1.19m)
Register tonnage: 10 tonneaux
Motor: Dorman (inboard diesel)
Capacity: 20 persons
