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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Mr. Herbert Alfred Pike

Mr. Herbert Alfred Pike, Chief Officer of the s.s. “Buteshire,” was born at Redding, Buteshire, England, in 1858. After leaving school, he went to sea, and was for some years engaged in the Indian and Colonial trade. He joined the Shire line in 1893. After serving as second officer of the s.s. “Nairnshire,” he was promoted to the position of chief officer of the s.s. “Buteshire,” which position he has held for the past two years.