DONNER KNUT

 

Mollyhaw Donner Knut Andreas born in Lemland, Åland, on 28.5.1913.and lives in Mariehamn.

Matriculated at the Älan Lyceum in 1932.

Obtained his Master Mariner's Certificateeaat the Navigation Institute in Äbo/ Turku in 1941.

Knut Donner rounded Cape Horn as a Deck Hand in the 4- mastedd barquentine MOZART in 1932, as an Able Seaman in the MOZART in 1933, and as Able Seaman in the 4- masted barque MOSHULU in 1936.

Other ships he served in were the ss ALDEBARAN ( Ordinary Seaman, 1934-1935), s s MARGARETA (2nd Mate 1937-38, 1st Mate 1938-39) and s s YRSA (1st Maate - Chieef Mate, 1939-42).

From 1943 to 1976 Knut Donner was Managing Director of the Åland Ömsediga Försäringsbolag ( Åland Mutual Insurance Company ).

He was awarded the title of Försäkringsräd ( Insuraance Counsellor ) in 1973.

Knut Donner was treasurer of the Åland Islaands Section of the A.I.C.H., subsequently being given the title of Honorary Treasurer.

He received the Cape Horners medal Horners in 1973.