From the General Botha Old Boys Association Muster List

After Bothie apprenticed to Clan Line, promoted to Fourth Officer.

The call of tankers lured him to the British Tanker Company Ltd where he stayed for just under two years.

He then left seafaring for four years before taking up employment with Thesen Steamship Company.

The war years and the years right up to his joining Safmarine were spent deepsea with the S.A.R. & H. and in their harbour service.

Joined Safmarine as Chief Officer on the ss Constantia on 10th June 1955.

Deceased whilst serving as Master of m.v. Sugela, 1967.