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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Mr. Francis Taylor Buchanan

Mr. Francis Taylor Buchanan, Chief Officer of the s.s. “Rimutaka,” was born at Biddenden, Kent, England, in 1858. He was educated at Oxford, and went to sea as an apprentice when sixteen years of age. Mr. Buchanan was in the service of the Peninsula and Oriental Company in various ships until 1884, when he joined the New Zealand Shipping Company. When the s.s. “Rimutaka” was launched he became fourth officer. Having served in various steamers of the Company, Mr. Buchanan has worked his way in the service, and now ranks as the senior chief officer in the Company's employ. He belongs to the masonic fraternity, being attached to the Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge, No. 23, N.Z.C. Mr. Buchanan is married, and has two sons.