Bolson, J, & Son Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Bolson, John H
- Bolson, Jake
- Croson Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, South West, England
Sectors:
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Recreation activities
Pleasure boat activities
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Transport equipment production
Small craft building & repairing exc ships
Notes:
Traced origins to 1907 when John H Bolson offered rowing boats for hire. Bolson business developed by John's son, Jake, to operated motor boats and offer short distance pleasure cruises in the Dorset area. Incorporated 1930 as Jake Bolson & Son Ltd when Bolton family also operated a shipyard in which they built and repaired their boats. Established Croson Ltd in 1958 to own certain boats. Continues
Publications:
- Any more for the Skylark? The story of Bournemouth's pleasure boats by Chalk, David L
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Bolson, John H
- Bolson, Jake
- Croson Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, South West, England
Sectors:
- Recreation activities Pleasure boat activities
- Transport equipment production Small craft building & repairing exc ships
Notes:
Traced origins to 1907 when John H Bolson offered rowing boats for hire. Bolson business developed by John's son, Jake, to operated motor boats and offer short distance pleasure cruises in the Dorset area. Incorporated 1930 as Jake Bolson & Son Ltd when Bolton family also operated a shipyard in which they built and repaired their boats. Established Croson Ltd in 1958 to own certain boats. ContinuesPublications:
- Any more for the Skylark? The story of Bournemouth's pleasure boats by Chalk, David L