 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: John Evans began his maritime career as cabin boy on his father's vessel, Helen. At 19 he became second mate of HARRIET MCGREGOR before transferring to steam and becoming captain of SOUTHERN CROSS, TASMANIA, MANGANA, SOUTH ESK and HUON. He lost his job after he'd lost 2 of the Tasmanian Steam Navigation Company's vessels. However he went on to become Master Warden of the Marine Board, entered Parliament, became Premier and in 1938 was Governor of Tasmania. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: John Evans Subjects: people People/Orgs: Evans,John Sir Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL129 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Maritime Museum of Tasmania. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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