Biography
(He was qualified as a Master Mariner).
In 1911-1916 he served in British Empire as Master.
In 1916 he served in the Coastwise Steam Ship and Barge Co. in British Columbia as Master.
In 1920 he served 'deep sea' trading with Mexico and South America.
In 1923 he served in Gunner as Master.
In 1928 he served in Noble as Master. (He died at sea)
Anecdotes
He came to BC in 1908. Early in his career while a Second Mate in a Canadian Pacific steam ship he saved the life of a quartermaster who had fallen overboard.
He was awarded a Carnegie Medal and $1,000 in reward.
He took the Gunner to Cocos Island to search for treasure.
He was drowned when his ship the Noble was wrecked on Escalante Reef BC.
References
- Miles, Fraser (1992)
- The Vancouver Sun Saturday January 7, 1928 Page 1
