Person Profile

Babbington, James Boyle

1841–

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Biography

He began his career in Liverpool in 1841.

He served as Chief Officer for ten years with the Inman Line.

He was four years in sailing vessels in the African trade.

He came to Burrard's Inlet in 1886 and purchased a tug.

Vessels Owned / Designed

Agnes (#094895);

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References

  • E.W. Wright (ed.) (1967)
  • Vessels on the Registry of the Dominion of Canada in British Columbia (1895)

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