Born in Greenock in Scotland on 17th June 1879
Served an Apprenticeship with Evan Thomas Radcliffe, a shipping company of Cardiff, from 1897 to 1901
Received his Masters Certificate in 1904 and served as Mate for many years, including service in the White Star Line.
Served as Shipping Officer for the London County Council with the Training Ship Exmouth.
Died in Nantwich in England on 2nd June 1981 at the age of 101
