DEATH OF CAPTAIN P. LOGAN.
It is with extreme regret that we chronicle the death of Captain Peter Logan, which took place at Port Chalmers at 6.20 p.m on Tuesday. The deceased gentleman was for many years a master mariner in the employ of Patrick Henderson and Co., since known as the Albion Shipping Company, and as such made a large number of voyages to Dunedin. The first ship of this line which he commanded was the Robert Henderson. He afterwards sailed the William Davy, and more recently the James Nichol Fleming. These vessels were almost continually employed in bringing immigrants to Otago under a scheme of the old Provincial Government, and he probably brought out a far larger number than any other captain trading to New Zealand waters. About eight years ago he gave up the seafaring life, and was then appointed Marine Surveyor for the Albion Company at Port Chalmers. Apparently enjoying excellent health, he took no heed of any premonitory signs, and it was only when it was almost too late that it was discovered be was suffering from aneurism of the heart. He was recommended to abstain from all work, and to take a trip Home. He followed this advice, and returned in somewhat better health; but the old malady soon again attacked him, and he had to relinquish his duties. To one who had led such an active life, inactivity proved as irksome and irritating as business itself, and it soon became apparent that there was very little hope of relief. His death took place suddenly at the time above mentioned. Captain Logan was a man who, by his kindly and genial manner, combined with thorough business habits, earned the good will and respect of all who became acquainted with him, and the numerous officers whom he trained in the service of the company, several of whom are at present in Wellington, speak of his demise with feelings of the deepest sorrow. Those whose duties did not prevent them from doing so left by the Hauroto yesterday, in order to attend the funeral, which takes place at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Amongst these was Captain Moffatt, of the ship Westland. All the vessels in the harbor had their flags at half-mast yesterday. Captaiu Logan was 58 years of age, and unmarried. -NZ Times, 29/11/1893.
DEATH OF CAPTAIN LOGAN.
The mortal remains of the late Captain Peter Logan should not be allowed to sink into the grave without some little notice, seeing that his connection with, and interest in, the Province of Otago were both long and intimate. Captain Logan was in many respects a remarkable man. Left fatherless at a very early age, he went to sea when only 11 years old, and by indomitable pluck and native shrewdness he worked himself up to a position of trust in the service of the Company whom he so faithfully represented for so many years at Port Chalmers. It has been asserted on good authority that the ships of which he so long held the command brought a larger number of immigrants into the Colony than those of all the other companies put together trading to the port. He possessed a great deal of tact, wisdom, and energy in managing those committed to his charge, and was singularly fortunate in never having any mishap during the many voyages he made to this port in cbarge of immigrants. His first visit to the Colony was made in September, 1860, as master of the ship Robert Henderson, being the second voyage of this well-known ship with Government immigrants. Having on board measles and scarlatina, on her arrival she was subjected to a process of quarantine in Deborah Bay below Port Chalmers, and as there were at that time no facilities for housing so large a number as 350 people, they had to remain on board ship, the washing of clothes being carried on on shore by daily relays from the ship, from which they were conducted in the ship's boats under the surveillance of Captain Logan. Many of the immigrants can testify to his kindness and attention on that trying occasion. Having subsequently made four voyages with immigrants in the same ship, one being direct to the Bluff — he took command of the ship William .Davie, and a few years after of the ship James Nicol Fleming. When the Albion Shipping Company was formed by the absorption of the ships owned by by Messrs P. Henderson and Co., it was found that a ship's husband to look after the fleet, yearly augmented by new ships, was a pressing necessity. Captain Logan was appointed to undertake the responsible charge, and it is well known how well and faithfully he fulfilled his duties. So fully did the owners appreciate his services that at the annual meeting of the Company three years ago they made him the handsome present of the sum of £500. It may here be stated that Mr Galbraith, the managing director of the Albion Shipping Company, had a deservedly high opinion of Captain Logan's ability and wisdom, and asked his advice on every occasion when a necessity arose. Many youths whom he trained are indebted to him for their present positions as masters in the Company's and in other ships. To his mother in her widowhood he proved a dutiful son. Even when a youth before the mast he religiously set apart a stated portion of his earnings for her benefit; and when prosperity favoured him, her declining years were soothed by every comfort which he was able to bestow, and her circumstances required. -Otago Daily Times, 29/11/1893.
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