Christopher Duncan Hays

Christopher Duncan Hays

Christopher Duncan Hays (1800–1879) was Master of the ship "Reliance". He is believed to have invented the "twin screw" for ships.[citation needed] He was married to Jane Blaxland (1810–1890), daughter of Sir Gregory Blaxland (1788–1853) on June 10, 1829. His grave is at Eden, New South Wales.

Sources

Diana Margaret Hays, great, great granddaughter of Sir Gregory Blaxland. Elizabeth Vere Hays: great, great granddaughter of Sir Gregory Blaxland. Ruby Phyllis Joyce Hays: married to Arthur Richard Kingsford Hays, great grandson of Sir Gregory Blaxland

References

Reference: Web page http://sites.mercurymarine.com/portal/page?_pageid=126,48572,126_49267&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL