Captain Edward Holland |
In early July 2005, I received several emails from David Howse of Cambridge, England concerning Captain Holland, the first skipper of the Rangitiki following her 1947/48 refit and return to commercial commission. Immediately below are some notes provided for me by Mr. Howse and a couple of photographs of Captain Holland on board the Rangitiki. I am indebted to Mr. Howse for this information. |
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My Grandfather, Captain Edward Holland ended his long career with NZSC in
command of RMS Rangitiki, after passing a long and difficult
war in command of the Rangitata, which he first commanded in
October 1935. His final voyage was from Auckland to London via
Pitcairn, Panama, Curacao and Southampton, a total distance of 11,429
miles, docking in London on Tuesday June 7th 1949, according to his logs. |
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Capt. Holland on the bridge of RMS Rangitiki |
With "Theasy" (Mrs. Holland) taking a stroll on Rangitiki's boat deck |
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