WILKINS’ RECRUIT
WEALTHY NEW YORKER.
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Alarcli 27
It is reported that Air William B. Leeds, a wealthy’ young sportsman and yacuismaii. has enrolled as motoring master on the ‘‘Nautilus” for the coming Arctic expedition. However, ho must have a medical examination to determine his physical fitness, for he has long suffered from chronic bronchitis. Therefore. it is I’eni-ed lie might lie unable to withstand the* confinement entailed in a submarine voyage. However, lie will join the vessel on her approaching trials. Then, if it is decided he is able to proceed to th* Arctic-, lie plans to join Sir 11. Wilkins during the Graf Zeppelin’s round tlie world trip. Tip* Australian stated Leeds’s proved ability as a ship and navigating officer, make him a good choice for the most important post. He has a sincere desire to aid the scientific aims of the expedition. MOORING MASTER. NEW YORK," March 27. William B. Leeds, a young millionaire sportsman, has signed on as mooring master on the Nautilus for the Wilkins expedition. Whether lie will make the'voyage depends mi his phv- j sicnl condition after trial trips, He is reported to lie a sufferer of chronic, bronchitis. As mooring master lie will he in complete charge, at intervals, when the craft is moored. He was a passenger twice on tlio Graf Zeppilin trans-oepanic flights.
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1931, Page 5
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