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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Captain George William Banks

Captain George William Banks, Lieutenant R.N.R., Commander of the s.s. “Rakaia,” was born at Portsmouth in 1857, and was educated partly in Wales and partly at the Island of Ascension. He first went to sea in 1874, in the “Lincolnshire,” a vessel belonging to Messrs. Money, Wigram and Company, trading to Melbourne. For some years past, Captain Banks has been in the New Zealand trade, and was on the ship “Waimate” when commanded by Captain Rose. In 1887, he joined the ship “Rakaia,” remaining for two years. He afterwards served two years in the Navy, and was at different times on H.M.S “Australia”—sister ship to the “Orlando”—the “Excellent,” and ““Vernon.” Captain Banks then rejoined the New Zealand Shipping Company's service, as chief officer of the s.s. “Tekoa.” After one voyage, he was appointed to the command of the s.s. “Otarama,” from which he was transferred to the s.s. “Waikato,” subsequently joining the fine new vessel which he still commands. Captain Banks is a son of Fleet Surgeon George Fletcher Banks, of the Royal Navy. He is a member of the Masonic body, and is attached to the Marine Lodge No. 942. Captain Banks is married, and has two daughters.

Captain G. W. Banks.

Captain G. W. Banks.