Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1897, Wellington

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Mr. John Breen, Chief Officer of the s.s. “Gothic,” was born at Wexford, Ireland, in 1856. He was educated at Newross, and went to sea on leaving school. His first ship was the “Kirkwood,” which traded principally to Australia and India, in which he served nine years, and during that time worked his way up from able seaman to the position of master. Joining the White Star liner “Doric,” he became fourth officer, and remained in that steamer for nine years. When the “Gothic “was commissioned, Mr. Breen was appointed second officer, and after making two trips he was promoted to the position of chief officer. He is married, and has one son and one daughter.

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