This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: elwynsoutter1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22348.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seems unlikely. It takes quite a few years to climb to the rank of ship's captain. I'd suspect you have 2 different people. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.