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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Captain James Ramsay
Captain James Ramsay, of the Union Steam Ship Company's s.s. “Brunner,” was born in Alytha, Perthshire, Scotland. He was apprenticed on the ship “Havilah,” trading from Dundee, in 1867, and served four years. Subsequently he became third mate of the “Wild Deer.” For seven years he was employed by Messrs. Patrick Henderson and Co., of Glasgow, first as third mate, and afterwards as first mate. Captain Ramsay has seen considerable service. After leaving Messrs. Henderson and Co., he joined the Donald Currie line as first mate of the “Courland,” and remained with them about eighteen months. He was afterwards with the British India Steam Ship Company, and entered the service of the Union Steam Ship Company at Glasgow. He came out to New Zealand as first officer of the s.s. “Taupo,” and has since been continuously in their employ. He was promoted to the rank of captain about four years ago.