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Hughes, William O.

1847–

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Biographie

He entered the coasting trade out of Atlantic ports and later sailed deep-water worldwide. (He was qualified as a Master Mariner).

He arrived in Victoria in 1891 to enter the sealing trade.

He was master of the schooner Carmolite when she was seized by the Russians at Copper island in 1892. On his release he was made Master of the schooner Mary Ellen.

In 1909 he served as Master of the Princess beatrice for the CPR.

Références

Wright, E.W. (ed.) (1967)

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