William Shilling
Mariner, pilot
About William Shilling
Lived 1848 – 1939 (aged 90–91). William Shilling was a New Zealand maritime pilot.
William Shilling (1848–1939) was a New Zealand mariner and pilot. He was born in Boughton, Kent, England in 1848.
Shilling is notable as the pilot under whose watch the entrance to Wellington Harbour (then called Port Nicholson) was made safe. The notorious Barrett Reef had claimed many boats, before and after, but Shilling never lost a boat in more than 14 years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Shilling?
Mariner, pilot
When was William Shilling born?
William Shilling was born in 1848.
When did William Shilling die?
William Shilling died in 1939.
What was William Shilling's occupation?
William Shilling was a maritime pilot.
What nationality was William Shilling?
William Shilling was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Shilling. https://biography.guide/william-shilling/
MLA: "William Shilling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-shilling/.
Chicago: "William Shilling." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-shilling/.
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