P/D/C William Crosbie Engle, AP, who chartered Ten Mile Power Squadron, passed away on 24 May 2014 at the age of 103. He had served as squadron commander, instructor in basic boating seamanship and advanced piloting classes. Elected to the District 7 bridge after serving four years as lieutenant commander, he was elected to District 7 Commander of USPS, covering three states. He also was elected to the squadron educational office of Ten Mile Power Squadron. Ten Mile Power Squadron recently celebrated 50 years in operation.
Mr. Engle always enjoyed boating and actually built a boat in the casement of his home. In 1946, he went into boat sales and service, establishing Engle’s Holiday Harbor and Marina, which is still in operation and run by his son and family. Mr. Engle and his sons raced E-Service Class runabouts for many years and won three national championships. He not only was a Life Member of USPS but also a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the American Power Boat Association.
Mr. Engle will be remembered as an ambitious and gracious gentleman, and he will be dearly missed.
