Captain John Hedderwick
Captain John Hedderwick, of the Furnessia, is different from both in appearance, and a sort of link between the two in his tastes. His strong right arm has escorted many a lady across slippery and rocking decks, and many of them will always remember the captain as a pleasant man. "Black Jock" is the familiar title he is known by.
A Few of the Voyages Commanded by Captain John Hedderwick
- Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
- Class of Passengers: Saloon
- Date of Departure: 7 December 1883
- Route: Glasgow to New York via Moville
- Commander: Captain John Hedderwick
1888-08-23 SS Furnessia Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
- Class of Passengers: Saloon
- Date of Departure: 23 August 1888
- Route: Glasgow to New York via Moville
- Commander: Captain John Hedderwick
1890-07-12 SS Circassia Passenger List
- Steamship Line: Anchor Steamship Line
- Class of Passengers: Saloon
- Date of Departure: 12 July 1890
- Route: New York to Glasgow via Moville
- Commander: Captain John Hedderwick
He is dark as a Spaniard in skin, eyes, and hair, and of a good height. He is a cool, courageous man. One foggy day, some years ago, another steamer collided with his vessel.
There was an immediate panic. Even the sailors were frightened, and jumped into the life-boats. Hedderwick grabbed an axe and a pistol, and brought his crew to a sense of their duties. A man of nerve is needed at such times, and Black Jock" was such a one.
