Drew, John H., 1834-1890

Ship captain and later correspondent of the Boston Journal; b. in Chelsea, Me.; d. in Farmingdale, Me.; lived in Hallowell and Gardiner and commanded many of the ships sailing from Boston, including the Fearless, Sea Witch, and Franklin. One of the series he wrote for the Boston Journal was "The Cruise of the Sea Witch."

From the description of Letters of the Kennebecker from the Boston Journal, 1889, 1889-1924. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 462117570