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Hunter, Stanley George

1903–1971

Hunter, Stanley George

Biography

(He was qualified as a Master Mariner (Passenger coastal) #12415.) In 1938-1945 served in the Princess Maquinna as First Officer.

He served in the Maquinna as Relief Master. (He was qualified as a BC Coast Pilot.) In 1955 he piloted the stricken freighter Makedonia while en-route to Vancouver.

He was the Chairman of the Board British Columbia Coast Pilots 1959-1960.

References

  • Newell, Gordon (Ed.) (1966)
  • Wilson, Hill (2005)

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