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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Captain Peter Nordstrum

Captain Peter Nordstrum, of the Union Steam Ship Company's s.s. “Grafton,” was born in Sweden in the year 1841, and began his seafaring life at thirteen years of age, serving five years as an apprentice. He made his first visit to the colonies in 1866, sailing as a seaman in the “James Lister” to Sydney, New South Wales. After being employed by the P. and O. Company and other shipowners for a number of years, he entered the service of Messrs. McMeckan, Blackwood and Co., of Melbourne, as second officer of the s.s. “Omeo.” He remained in their employ till the Union Steam Ship Company purchased their fleet in 1879. Captain Nordstrum then became second mate of the s.s. “Albion,” being afterwards promoted to first mate, becoming captain of the “Grafton” in July, 1886.