Apr-Jun Quarter
Registered as a Joiner aged 11 living with his Grandparents Thomas & Margaret Readman -& Mother Margaret aged 35 Dressmaker - Widow at 146 Silver Street, Ruswarp & sister Emma 16
Received his Certificate of Competency as Second Mate given under the seal of the Board of Trade 23rd December 1869
Received his Certificate of Competency as Master #91748 in the Merchant Service given under the seal of the Board of Trade 25th September 1875, aged 26