The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. John Christie
Mr. John Christie, Chief Officer of the s.s. “Mamari,” was born in the Shetland Islands, in 1853. He was sent to Liverpool to be educated, and on leaving school went to sea. For many years, Mr. Christie was on the vessels of the White Star Line, trading between Liverpool and North America, and also to the East Indies. In 1894, he joined the Shaw; Savill and Albion Company, taking the position which he now holds on the s.s. “Mamari.”