John Loutit (1845-1914)

Obituary
The funeral of probably the oldest master mariner on the Sydney register, Captain John Loutit, took place yesterday.

Born in Windsor 70 years ago, Captain Loutit was at the early age of 13, as was then the custom, apprenticed to the sea. Later he passed the old Marine Board's first examination as master for foreign service, his ticket being No. 8. He was then employed in John Campbell's "Fanny Campbell" and other well-known coastal boats, and dur- ing his command of her rescued the pas- sengers and crew of the Lady Young, which was cast ashore in Stockton Bight.

At one time two of his crew were killed by poisoned arrows at what is now, probably, Port Moresby, where he put in for water. He is reported to have been well acquainted with the islands when every trader landing there carried his life in his hands. He is survived by his widow and two sons (Messrs. Oliver and Percy Loutit). The interment took place in the Waverley cemetery, where the Revs. F. J. Branch and E. Fox officiated.

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