Captain William Matson From Handy Boy To Ship Owner

""Captain William Matson: From Handy Boy To Ship Owner"" by John E. Cushing is a biography book that tells the story of William Matson, who started his career as a ""handy boy"" on ships and went on to become a successful ship owner. The book chronicles Matson's life from his childhood in Sweden, his journey to America, and his early years working on ships. It also covers his time as a captain and his eventual decision to start his own shipping company, the Matson Navigation Company. The book explores the challenges and triumphs that Matson faced throughout his life, including his efforts to modernize his fleet and expand his business. Through interviews, research, and personal anecdotes, Cushing provides a detailed and engaging portrait of this important figure in American shipping history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, entrepreneurship, or the American dream.This Newcomen Address Was Delivered In The Auditorium At The Coast Guard Academy In New London, Connecticut.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.