From the General Botha Old Boys Association Muster List

After G.B. joined British & Commonwealth Shipipng Company and later was transferred to Safmarine.

1962 returned to B & C as junior Fourth Officer.

1964 failed the eyesight test and then joined Marine Diamond, working on the West Coast.

1965 joined Irvine & Johnson retiring from this company in 1997, having served in numerous capacities from storeman to Company Secretary.