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 James Jones, of the s.s. “Duco,” was born at Newquay, Wales, in the year 1844, and went to sea at the age of thirteen years, sailing in various ships trading on the English Coast. He came to New Zealand in 1865, per ship “Berwin,” and located himself at Hokitika, where he was engaged in gold mining for a short time. He came to Wellington a year later, entering the employ of Mr. R. Williams, shipowner, and since that gentleman's decease has continued with his son. Captain Jones became captain of s.s. “Mana” in 1885, which position he occupied until about two years ago, when he was appointed to his present command.