The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. Charles G. Wilson
Mr. Charles G. Wilson, R.N.R., Chief Engineer of the s.s. “Maori,” was born in Manchester, England, in 1861. Educated at the Glasgow High School, Mr. Wilson served his apprenticeship at the Hyde Park Locomotive Works, in his native place, his father being manager. In 1882, he went to sea, and was in the “Baltic,” “Germanic,” and other steamers owned by the Star line, of Liverpool. In 1894, he was appointed chief engineer of the “Maori.” Mr. Wilson belongs to the Masonic fraternity, being a mark mason attached to the Unanimity Lodge, No. 3, N.Z.C. He is married, and has two children.