Do you have access to Ancestry? I think you will find him on Great Britain, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927.
Date of birth: 11th October 1853, Liverpool.
12th Jan 1875, issuing port Douglas. Second mate.
Permanent address: 202, Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London.
17th Jan 1884, issuing port London. First mate.
Permanent address: 202, Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London.
19th Jan 1884, issuing port London. Master mariner.
Permanent address: 202, Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London.