Kazuyuki Kiyohei Tsukigawa

Kazuyuki Kiyohei Tsukigawa (1874–1948) was a notable Japanese-born New Zealand mariner and salvation army officer. He was born in Konoura-mura, Uku, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan in 1874.[1] He was the captain of the steam boat paddle PS Clutha which plied on the Clutha River.

Notable descendants include, Sarah Tsukigawa who is a New Zealand former International cricketer.[2]

References
  1. Bradwell, C. R. "Kazuyuki Kiyohei Tsukigawa". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
  2. "Legacy of river captain marked". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 13 April 2019.


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