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William Gill (1795 – 25 January 1858) was a Manx merchant navy officer who served as commanding officer of numerous Isle of Man Steam Packet Company vessels. Gill was the first recognised captain of the line, retiring with the rank of Commodore. He is also known as the captain who first charted an approach to the (then) treacherous River Mersey, which subsequently became known as the Victoria Channel.

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  • William Gill (1795 – 25 January 1858) was a Manx merchant navy officer who served as commanding officer of numerous Isle of Man Steam Packet Company vessels. Gill was the first recognised captain of the line, retiring with the rank of Commodore. He is also known as the captain who first charted an approach to the (then) treacherous River Mersey, which subsequently became known as the Victoria Channel. (en)
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  • 1858-01-01 (xsd:gYear)
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  • 1795 (xsd:integer)
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  • Capt. William Gill, the first Captain of the line (en)
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  • Margaret Suzanna Gill (en)
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  • Captain (en)
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  • Successfully charting the Victoria Channel, approach channel to the River Mersey. Also as Captain of RMS Mona's Isle at the beginning of Isle of Man Steam Packet Company operations. (en)
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  • William Gill (en)
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  • British (en)
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  • Ship captain (en)
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  • Elizabeth Gill (en)
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  • William Gill (1795 – 25 January 1858) was a Manx merchant navy officer who served as commanding officer of numerous Isle of Man Steam Packet Company vessels. Gill was the first recognised captain of the line, retiring with the rank of Commodore. He is also known as the captain who first charted an approach to the (then) treacherous River Mersey, which subsequently became known as the Victoria Channel. (en)
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  • William Gill (sea captain) (en)
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  • William Gill (en)
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