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Our FounderThomas George FullerBytown Brigantine Inc. was founded by the late Captain Thomas G. Fuller, D.S.C.** M.I.D. R.C.N., who demonstrated throughout his life, the principles of self reliance, initiative and resourcefulness that lie at the core of Bytown's programs. Captain Fuller was a highly decorated naval officer who participated in the Second World War under four different navies. He held the distinction of the longest amount of time spent in offensive action by a Canadian. He earned the name "Pirate of the Adriatic" for his Nelson-like tactics that revolutionized small boat warfare during his exploits in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Aegean Seas. Commanding a squadron of motor torpedo boats, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross on three occasions. Following the war, Capt. Fuller built his construction and real estate business into one of Canada's most successful enterprises. He also found time to convert the steam tug G. B. Pattee II into the magnificent square rigger the "Black Jack" in 1952. The "Fair Jeanne" was designed and built by Capt. Fuller at his home in Britannia-on-the-Bay in Ottawa. The keel was laid in 1978 and she was launched in 1980. Fair Jeanne was sailed by Capt. Fuller and his wife, Jeanne, (now patron of Bytown) in the Caribbean and to his old haunts in the European Seas. During the past 15 years, the ship has logged over 150,000 miles in service. The Fuller Family founded Bytown Brigantine Foundation in 1984 utilizing the brigantine Black Jack. After 14 years of faithful service to the family the Fair Jeanne was brought into service, allowing Bytown to expand its program and offer offshore sail training. |
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Copyright © 2008 Bytown Brigantine Inc. a non-profit charitable foundation (Charitable Registration #118822253 RR0001) dedicated to providing adventure, education, and training in a demanding and rewarding environment. |