WILLIAM NISH 
MEMBER 
Mr. Nish was born in Glasgow in 1849. After a good education in his 
native city, he began his apprenticeship to engineering with Messrs. McOnie, 
Harvey & Company, Glasgow, and finished the standard period with Messrs. 
Caldwell & Company. He was trained in pattern-making, fitting and other 
branches. Later he worked for some time in the Finnieston Marine Engi- 
neering Works of Messrs. D. & W. Henderson. 
In 1872 he went to sea as fourth engineer in the Anchor Line and, after 
serving and qualifying through the several grades, was appointed chief 
engineer of the S.S. Scotia. He was chief successively in the Anchor Line 
steamers Sidonia, Europa, Anglia and the Ethiopia. In 1887 Mr. Nish was 
appointed assistant to the chief engineering superintendent of the Anchor 
Line. In 1889 he was appointed to be resident superintendent at New York. 
This position he held till his death, being deeply regretted by the principals 
and those associated with him in the service of the company on both sides 
ef the Atlantic. For his abilities as an engineer, no less than for his sterling 
character and happy social nature, he was highly respected and widely popular. 
Mr. Nish died in New York on September 15, 1916. 
WILLIAM ALFRED PERRY 
MEMBER 
William Alfred Perry was born April 22, 1835, in Brooklyn, N. Y. He 
graduated from Columbia College, New York, Class of 55, and entered 
the firm of Henry R. Worthington in March, 1856. After thirteen years 
he became a partner and later vice-president of the company. 
Mr. Perry was always interested in mechanical engineering, suggested 
improvements of value in the development of the Worthington pumping 
engine, and was instrumental in its introduction into foreign countries. The 
first propeller ferryboat with guards that ran in New York Bay was built 
under his direction by Percy Jones of Philadelphia. The boat was run as a 
ferryboat between Bay Ridge and New York. 
Mr. Perry was also a director in the Union Ferry Company, belonged 
tc the University, Century and Engineer Clubs, and was a member of the 
Colonial Wars. He was a member of this Society from its inception. He 
died on February 16, 1916. 
