12123: Jack Banks Ross

Jack ran away to sea when he was 14 years of age. His father was a headmaster both at Scarp and Shawbost schools.

He was known as Captain Jack Ross and gained his Second Mate Certificate in 1908, his Second Mate Certificate in 1910 and his Master Certificate in 1914.

Details
Record Type:
Person
Date Of Birth:
30 Nov 1885
Date of Death:
2 Mar 1948
Gender:
Male
Brothers Keeper Reference:
CEBL 714
Occupation:
Seaman; Second Mate; First Mate; Captain
Record Maintained by:
CEBL