Obituary: Ian Mackinnon 1930 – 2013

March 25th, 2014 by JCB
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Born in Elgin in Scotland on 14 August 1930, Ian Christie Mackinnon joined HMS Worcester in 1945 for pre-sea schooling. In 1947 he became a cadet in Donaldson Line. On passing his Second Mates examination, he joined Alfred Holt & Co as Fourth Officer. In October 1954, when Second Officer, Ian successfully applied to join the Manchester Ship Canal Helmsmen’s service. In 1965 he was appointed a Second class pilot, receiving his First Class licence in May 1968. He served as appropriate pilot to Manchester Liners from 1970 until that company ended their regular service to Manchester . He retired in 1991.

Playing golf well, Ian was a regular player and member of the Eastham Lodge Golf Club (near the Eastham Pilot Office). He and his wife Aileen were season ticket holders at Everton and latterly held a Tranmere Rovers season ticket. Ian is sadly missed by Aileen and their three daughters, eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter and known to all as Pop. Well known for his sense of humour (he had a couple of humorous articles on golf published) Ian was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends.

Harry Hignett (Manchester Retd.)