The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. Charles Kelsall Cleator
Mr. Charles Kelsall Cleator, Second Engineer of the s.s. “Aotea,” was born in 1866, at Milton, Cumberland. He was educated at Barrow-in-Furness, and served his apprenticeship with the Barrow Shipbuilding Company. Joining the British Navy in 1887. Mr. Cleator served three years, when he joined the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, as third engineer of the s.s. “Matatua.” He was transferred to the s.s. “Rangatira,” as second officer, in 1892, and three years later was appointed as above to the s.s. “Aotea.”
page 788