Andrew Leachman
Andrew Leachman | |
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Leachman in 2008 | |
| Born | 6 April 1945 Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 16 September 2017 (aged 72) Nelson, New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Sea captain, writer |
| Employer(s) | National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Children | Siobhan Leachman |
| Awards | Honorary captain of the Royal New Zealand Navy |
Andrew Leachman NZAM (6 April 1945 – 16 September 2017) was a master mariner with more than 55 years of seagoing experience. He captained New Zealand's research vessel Tangaroa for more than 20 years. He was posthumously awarded the New Zealand Antarctic Medal. A species of marine sea cucumber was named in his honour.