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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Captain John Stevenson, of the s.s. “Star of Victoria,” was born at Carrick Fergus, Antrim, Ireland, where he was educated. In 1879 he went to sea, serving his time in the Star Clipper line. Afterwards Captain Stevenson was engaged in sailing vessels trading to Australia and New Zealand, and worked his way up to the position of chief officer. In 1895 he was promoted to the responsible office he now fills. As a Freemason, Captain Stevenson is a member of the Harmony Lodge, No. 282, Carrick Fergus. He is married, and has two sons.