Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
John Philip Frederick Craane
a.k.a. Boechi
As a young boy, Boechi worked with his father, helping to build boats after school. As a young man, he captained several of the boats his father had built, including the Endeavour and Rainbow.
In 1954 Boechi was hired by the Federal Government and remained in its employ until an accident forced his retirement in 1987, at the age of 74.
During the 33 years that Boechi worked for the Government, he captained several boats, such as the Blue Peter, the M.Y. Antilia and the M.Y. Hertha. In 1963 he became a pilot at the A.C. Wathey Pier until 1978 when he was promoted to Harbor Master of St. Maarten, and remained in that function until his retirement.
For a lifetime of love for boats and dedicated service, we thank an honor Boechi by naming this building the "John Craane Cruise Terminal."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1886.
Location. 18° 0.813′ N, 63° 2.672′ W. Marker is in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. Marker is on Cruise Ship Terminal (The Harbor Point Village), 0 kilometers west of Juancho Yrausquin Blvd, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philipsburg, Sint Maarten 00100, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr Albert Claudius ("Claude") Wathey (a few steps from this marker); Vance Theophilus James (a few steps from this marker); The Old Police Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Frontstreet Merchants (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Maarten Gingerbread Market Stalls (about 90 meters away); Historic Sint Maarten Remembered (about 150 meters away); Sint Rose Hospital (approx. one kilometer away); St. Joseph Convent 1890 (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philipsburg.
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