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William Johnston Wyllie

(Confirmed)

Born: 6 September, 1869

Died: 5 July, 1939

Biographical Summary:

William Johnston Wyllie was the captain of the SS Ulimaroa, an Australian owned ship which was requisitioned by the New Zealand government in 1916 for war purposes.  It was was used to carry New Zealand and Indian troops as well as cargo.  [JSB]

 

Ranks:

• Held rank of Ship Captain

Birth Records:

• 6 September, 1869 in Forest Hill

Death Records:

• 5 July, 1939 in Mosman

Relationships:

• wife - Jacobina Green

Organisations:

• Member of - Merchant Navy

Main Sources:

• APPENDIX No6 MERCHANT SHIPS EMPLOYED IN GOVERNMENT WARSERVICE P 481 495 (Webpage)
• William Johnston Wyllie (Photograph)
• OFF THE BRIDGE Captain Wyllie to Retire Fifty Years at Sea (Newspaper Article)
• Death Notice (Newspaper Article)
• SS Ulimaroa transporting troops at the end of World War I 1919 State Library of Victoria (Photograph)
• NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT SHIPS (Webpage)

Commemorations:

• Wyllie on the Scots Kirk Presbyterian Church Mosman Roll of Honour