Jane Benham

Jane Mary Benham MBE (28 January 1943 – June 1992) was an English painter and sailor who was instrumental in the formation and operation of the East Coast Sail Trust.

Benham was a prolific and accomplished artist, painting mainly small works in oils, acrylics, and watercolour, principally of Essex coastal scenes.

The latter vessel was procured through an appeal made in memory of the famous humourist, novelist, playwright and one-time member of parliament A. P. Herbert.

In the 1986 New Year Honours, Benham was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her work with the East Coast Sail Trust.

The Sir Alan Herbert is no longer in the hands of the Trust, and has reverted to her original name, Lady Jean.