From the General Botha Old Boys Association Muster List

Cadetship in Union Castle, sailed as a Junior Officer on mail ships.

Thereafter joined British Tanker Company.

Delivered two trawlers, Cape Infanta and Cape Columbine to I&J in Cape Town. Both built in Lubeck, Germany.

Joined the S.A. Harbour Service in 1956.

Retired in 1989 as Senior Pilot.

Deceased 26/09/2013