Person Profile

Rhodes, William Emerson

1926–2012

Also Known As: Dusty

Rhodes, William Emerson

Biography

He was an avid researcher of British Columbia marine heritage specializing in tug boats.

Military Service

He was appointed as a Stoker (2nd Class) RCN 1945.

He was appointed as a Chief Petty Officer ERA RCN.

He served in HMCS Naden and HMCS cornwallis for Commissioning Class 1959. (CFR).

He was appointed as a Commissioned Officer RCN (With seniority dated 10/06/1960).

He was appointed as a Lieutenant (MARE) (With seniority dated 01/01/1964).

He served in HMCS New Glasgow as Engineer Officer 1964.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (MARE) (With seniority dated 01/07/1971). (He was released 1983.)

Vessels Owned / Designed

Tsekoa;

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References

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