J.J. Taylor & Sons Limited, Launch & Yacht Builder Toronto, Canada

Wooden boats made by J.J. Taylor & Sons in their boat yard located between the western gap of Toronto Harbour and the the National Yacht Club from 1900’s to 1950’s.
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Photos from the 1960s in Toronto that make the city look almost unrecognizable today
A 1960s Toronto photo extravaganza
J.J. Taylor wooden Sub Chaser built for Royal Canadian Navy in 1942!
Heldena ll passing through the Eastern gap into Toronto Harbour in 1921 after being acquired by Toronto Harbour Police.
Cutknife ll, a 50’ RCMP patrol boat, one of 2 built by J.J. Taylor & Sons in 1955. Cutknife ll was stationed in Kingston and the other one in Windsor Ontario.
1940’s 14’ gaff rigged sailboat designed by Ackroyd and built by J.J. Taylor & Sons of Toronto.
1940’s 14’ gaff rigged sailboat designed by Ackroyd and built by J.J. Taylor
#7 in 2020 ready for launch after fresh coat of varnish and paint.
J.J. Taylor
Patrol boat # 6 a 1951 33’ long deck launch by J.J.Taylor
#6 being launched after full restoration in 2019.
#6 in the water again after 50+ years in retirement!
J.J. Taylor was main supplier of wooden patrol boats to the Toronto Harbour Commission for their Toronto Life Saving and Port Patrol unit (TLS&PP) later to be called the Toronto Harbour Police (THP) when unit was transferred to City of Toronto.
Toronto Harbour Police #6 on rescue call.
1951 33’ long deck launch built by J.J. Taylor. Last one built.