BOS’N BILL CLUB
Although the Bos’n Bill feature had appeared in Canadian Heroes from the beginning, the Bos’n Bill Club was not introduced till Canadian Heroes, 3-2, January 1944. Members received their ‘papers” and a sweater crest plus a colour picture of a Canadian fighting ship.
MEDIUM:
PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:
Content:
Advertisement:
“Watch for Bos’n Bill’s Treasure Chest.” Car., Canadian Heroes, 3-4, March 1944: 14.
“Join Bos’n Bill’s Crew.” Canadian Heroes, 3-5, April 1944: 52.
“Bos’n Bill’s Seamen.” Canadian Heroes, 4-6, January 1945: 63.
Contest:
“Navy Contest No. 1: What’s Wrong With This Corvette.” Canadian Heroes, 4-2, July 1944: 12.
“Promoted To Full First Mates.” Canadian Heroes, 4-6, January 1945: 64. Print.
Orders:
“Bos’n Bill’s Crew Orders.” Canadian Heroes, 3-6, May 1944: 31. (See below.)
“Bos’n Bill’s Crew.” Canadian Heroes, 4-1, June 1944: 38-39.
SOURCE:
Periodical graphic:
“Watch For It! The Bos’n Bill Club in the January Issue.” Canadian Heroes, 3-1, Nov./Dec. 1943: Inside back cover.
GALLERY:
Canadian Heroes, 3-4, March 1944: 14.
Canadian Heroes, 3-6, May 1944: 31.