MOBSBY, George (Shanghai), C.M.G. (1903), F.S.A.; Senior Pilot on the Yaugtsze River; b. July 31, 1847, Barking Side, Essex, s. of James Mobsby; m. 1882, Emily, d. of James Burtenshara of Epsom. Educ.: North Surrey School, Norwood. Apprenticed to the Mercantile Marine, 1863; wrecked in the brig "Valeria," in Sea of Marmora, 1864; wrecked in the ship"Meridian," in the Atlantic, 1865; was in store ship s.s. "Lybia," Abyssinian Expedition, 1867; wrecked in the s.s."Sylvia," off Gibraltar, 1868; joined Yangtsze River Service, 1869; became Admiralty pilot under Admiral Sir G. O. Willes, K.C.B., 1882; served continuously and been present under all circumstances since, when H.M. ships have been required to quell riots and protect life and property on the River Yaugtsze, notably in 1930 under Admiral Sir Edward Seyni3ur, G.C.B., (China medal); piloted H.M.S. Glory to Hankow, 1903 (congratulations of Admiral Sir Cyprian A. G. Bridge, K.C.B., and the Admiralty); surveyed the Yaugtsze River from Woosung to Hankow, 1877-1880, the work commended by Hydrographer and published by the Admiralty. Decorations: For valuable services to the Royal Navy. Publications: Various papers on Yangtsze Valley and Steam Traffic and Trade on Upper Yaugtsze. Address: Shanghai, China; Highdene, Elwyne Avenue, Exmouth, Devonshire.