The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. Charles E. Stokes
Mr. Charles E. Stokes, Third Officer of the s.s. “Maori,” who is a son of Captain Stokes, R.E., was born at Grahamstown, South Africa. He was educated in Ireland, and went to sea in 1883. Ten years later he joined the s.s. “Maori, taking the position he still holds.