The information on registered seafarers is not in all cases complete. As new sources are studied, information on engagements and medals etc. will be added to some of the already registered seafarers.
Date of birth
July 6, 1874
Parents
skolelærer Velle Vellesen (Vedle Vedlesen) fra Gjesdal sogn i Lye prestegjeld, og hustru Gunnild Thomine Gundersdtr. Tolfsen fra Gjømle i Fjære.