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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Captain Francis Mayoss

Captain Francis Mayoss, R.N.R., Commander of the s.s. “Tongariro,” was born at Southampton, England, in April, 1855. He went to sea as a youth of fifteen, serving five years on the Chinese Coast, in tea clippers. For five years afterwards, Captain Mayoss was with the Union Steam Ship Company of Southampton. He then joined the New Zealand Shipping Company as third officer of the s.s. “Ruapehu,” on which he also served as second, and afterwards chief officer, finally being promoted to the command of that vessel. On the transference of Captain Bone to the s.s. “Ruahine,” Captain Mayoss took charge of the s.s. “Tongariro.” He is a Freemason, being a member of the Vale of Avon Lodge, Southampton. Captain Mayoss was married to a daughter of Mr. Hery Durham Magraie, who was with Messrs. Levin and Co. for many years.

Captain F. Mayoss.

Captain F. Mayoss.