Thomas Wing

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Thomas Wing (18101888) was a New Zealand master mariner, cartographer, harbourmaster and pilot. He was born in Bradfield, Essex, England in 1810. [1]

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References

  1. Byrne, T. B. "Thomas Wing". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography . Ministry for Culture and Heritage . Retrieved 1 December 2011.