Person Profile

Lee, George A.

1851–

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Biography

(He was qualified as a Master Mariner) He entered the marine service as a boy as Midshipman in the John R. Worcester.

He served in the Black Ball Line to Australia and India.

He was First Officer in the Royal Mail Line between Australia and the UK.

In 1888 he was the Master of the Parthia.

In 1890 he was the Master of the Empress of Japan.

He resigned in 08/1900 to England.

Military Service

He was appointed as a Commander RNR.

References

  • Wright, E.W. (ed.) (1895 reprinted 1967)
  • Turner, Robert D. (1881)
  • Lamb, W. Kaye (1991)

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