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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Captain Charles Ernest Hood

Captain Charles Ernest Hood, of the s.s. “Anglian,” was born at Hobart, Tasmania, in 1860. He went to sea when thirteen years old, and was for some years on board sailing vessels. Joining the Tasmanian Steam Navigation Company, he continued in their employ for eight years. Captain Hood afterwards joined Messrs. Huddart, Parker and Co., Ltd., and for five years he was in command of the s.s. “Hygeia”—the fast paddle steamer of Port Phillip. In 1895 he was promoted to the command of the s.s. “Anglian.” Captain Hood belongs to the masonic order, and is a member of the City of Prahran Lodge, No. 115, V.C. He is married, and has two sons.

Captain C. E. Hood, Of The S.S. “Anglian.”

Captain C. E. Hood, Of The S.S. “Anglian.”