My interest in genealogy sparked during the 1980s through exploring my family history. My Great Aunt Kit, Kathryn Rhodes (nee Ferguson, 1907-2003), played a pivotal role by sharing rich oral traditions with me, igniting countless inquiries on my part.

Throughout our conversations, Great Aunt Kit generously entertained my questions, although her narratives often veered towards recounting tales of her own Great Grandfather, Captain Charles Ferguson. She fondly recounted his legacy as the First Chief Harbour Master of Port Melbourne in Williamstown.

Driven by a desire to delve deeper into his story and legacy, I embarked on a journey of discovery. It is through these enlightening exchanges with Great Aunt Kit that I found the inspiration to compile this web page, dedicated to preserving and sharing the remarkable history of Captain Charles Ferguson and our family.