Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Mr. Archibald Allan Thomson, Second officer of the s.s. “Aotea,” was born at Foxton, New Zealand, in 1869. Educated at Nelson College, under Dr. Andrews, he chose a seafaring life. Mr. Thomson gained his experience under Shaw, Savill and Albion Company. He has held the positions of third and fourth officer of the s.s. “Pakeha,” and fourth officer of the s.s. “Tainui.” In 1895 he was transferred to the s.s. “Aotea,” as third officer. Since joining that vessel he has been promoted to his present position.