Henry Wrigley
Henry had a career at sea with P&O, having started the initial training at Warsash. He left as a Senior Deck Officer. He then spent a year with Southampton Harbour Board as a Patrol Officer.
In 1966 he moved to the Isle of Wight and was appointed as the Cowes Harbour Master, where he served for 32 years.
In 1966 he moved to the Isle of Wight and was appointed as the Cowes Harbour Master, where he served for 32 years.
Family life
Born: 1936
Kingston On Soar, Nottinghamshire
Working life
A career at sea with P&O leaving as a Senior Deck Officer.
Southampton Harbour Board as a Patrol Officer.
Cowes Harbour Master from 1966, for 32 years.
Southampton Harbour Board as a Patrol Officer.
Cowes Harbour Master from 1966, for 32 years.
Full interview
Conducted: Tracy Wellstead at Henry’s house in Cowes, Isle of Wight on the 10th March 2019.
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