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Thomas Gray, C.B. (Surveyor) (1832–1890), entered into the British Board of Trade as a boy clerk in 1851, becoming Head of the Maritime Department by 1869, a position he held for over 20 years, becoming deeply interested in everything related to ships and seafaring.〔(Marine Society - Thomas Gray Medal - http://www.marine-society.org/thomasgraymedal.aspx )〕 In 1867, as assistant secretary, he wrote a pamphlet entitled "The Rule of the Road" also known as "The Rules in Rhyme", which became famous for its well known mnemonic verses.〔 〕 e.g. According to Charles Dickens, Jr., Thomas Gray either owned or at the very least operated a little steam launch going by the name of ''Midge'' as a hobby.〔''Charles Dickens, Jr.'', Dicken's Dictionary of the Thames, 1881〕 A variant of this poem was featured in "The Donkeyman's Widow" by Guy Gilpatric, a Glencannon story which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, January 29, 1938. He died at his home in Stockwell on 15 March 1890 and was buried at West Norwood Cemetery. ==Memorial trust== The Marine Society awards medals each year to recognize "deeds of professional merit" in relation to any aspect of seafaring.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Thomas Gray Memorial Trust )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thomas Gray (surveyor)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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