Halpin was promoted to second mate of Salem, a wool clipper on the Australia run, before he transferred over from sail to steam ships.
Halpin believed steam was the future of shipping and became first officer in Khersonese.
اعتقد Halpin أن البخار هو مستقبل الإبحار وأصبح أول موظف في Khersonese.
اعتقدت Halpin أن البخار هو مستقبل الإبحار وأصبحت أول موظفة في Khersonese.