Joseph Leask
Joseph Leask (1880- )
1922 M.I.N.A., M.I.E.S., Ship Constructor to the Royal Australian Navy since 1911; b. 1880. Ed. Madras College, St. Andrews. Training: Technical College, Glasgow. App. with Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. During War, Member of Australian Transport Bd.; charge of fitting out troop and horse-ships in Australia; designed over 60 vessels, various types, for Australian Government Depts. Address: Navy Office, Melbourne, Australia.