Photographed mending sails on the barque 'Pamir' in 1947. Later became harbour master of Napier.
Gunn, George (Captain), active 1940s-1990s
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Audio
Interview with Captain George Gunn
Date: 15 Apr 1992
From: Hobson Wharf Auckland Maritime Museum Oral History Project
By: Gunn, George (Captain), active 1940s-1990s
Reference: OHInt-0332-08
Description: George Gunn backgrounds family and growing up in Wellington. Discusses the Pamir, his first ship 1944-1947 and mentions Warrick Dunsford. Talks about positions as assistant Harbour Master and Harbour Master at the Port of Napier. Details surveying and pilot work including incidents, on board work standards, manning levels and low-tech navigation techniques. Interviewer(s) - Barry Thompson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013027 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4524.
Online
Image
George Gunn repairing a sail aboard the ship Pamir, Wellington
Date: 1947
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-7171-10
Description: George Gunn repairing a sail on the ship 'Pamir', Wellington, 1947, before its trip to Britain. Free Lance photograph. Photographer unidentified. This image published in the New Zealand Free Lance 8/10/47, page 27 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 19.9 x 15.3 cm