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John Antle1920
Unknown
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John Antle was born in Brigus on 25 October 1865. His father, Stephen Antle was a ship owner and captain. John went to school in Brigus and became a teacher for three years before entering Queen's College to study Theology. He was ordained in 1892.3
John Antle1930
Coast of British Columbia, Canada
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In 1899 he was appointed to The Parish of Holy Trinity, Fairview, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.5
John Antle1930
Coast of British Columbia, Canada
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It was during his time on the coast of British Columbia that Rev. John Antle became "the Grenfell of the Pacific". In 1904 he built a fourteen foot boat, called her "Lavrock" and explored the coast to see what the Church might do for its people. He was moved by the inhabitants of the communities who remained without medical or spiritual care. Antle, who as a boy accompanied his father out to sea, thought of a marine mission to minister to the isolated communities.7
John Antle1930
Coast of British Columbia, Canada
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In 1905 Antle founded and became the first Superintendent of the Columbia Coast Mission.9
John Antle1930
Coast of British Columbia, Canada
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He established churches, hospital ships and four hospitals on the isolated north Pacific coast. The mission is credited with saving hundreds of lives.11
John Antle1930
Coast of British Columbia, Canada
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John Antle1925
Unknown
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John Antle1944
Coast of British Columbia, Canada
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Rev. Antle retired in 1936. He died 3 December 1949 and was buried at sea from the "Columbia", the Flag Ship of the Columbia Coast Mission's fleet. |
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