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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Mr. Frederick John Pentreath

Mr. Frederick John Pentreath, Third Officer of the s.s. “Aotea,” is a native of the “little village of London,” where he was born in 1871. After leaving school, he joined the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company's ship “Timaru,” as an apprentice. He afterwards served on the “Soukar,” from which he was transferred to the “Himalaya,” becoming third officer, and subsequently being promoted to the position of second officer. Mr. Pentreath-was then transferred from the sailing vessels to the s.s. “Aotea,” as fourth officer, and has since been promoted to the office he now holds.