Background
Johnsen, Niels Winchester was born on May 9, 1922 in New Orleans. Son of Niels Frithjof and Julia Anita (Winchester) Johnsen.
Ocean shipping company executive
Johnsen, Niels Winchester was born on May 9, 1922 in New Orleans. Son of Niels Frithjof and Julia Anita (Winchester) Johnsen.
Student, Tulane University, 1939-1942.
Vice president, States Marine Lines, New York City, 1946-1956; vice president, Central Gulf Lines, Inc., New York City, 1947-1965; vice chairman, Central Gulf Lines, Inc., New York City, 1965-1971; chairman, Central Gulf Lines, Inc., New York City, 1971-1998; chairman, International Shipholding Corporation, New York City, since 1979; chairman, Waterman Steamship Corporation, New York City, 1989-1997. Director Reserve Fund, Inc., New York City, 1970-1997.
Board managers Seamens Church Institute, New York City, 1974-1990. Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Maritime Service, 1942-1945. Member National Cargo Business (board directors 1970-1996), American Bureau Shipping (board of managers 1967-1992), Seamens Church Institute (honorary board member, Silver Bell award 1988,Admiral of the Ocean Sea award 1993), India House (board directors 1962-1998), Rumson Country Club (president 1985), Seabright Beach Club.
Married Millicent Alva Mercer, September 9, 1944. Children— Niels Mercer, Ingrid Christina Johnsen Barrett, Gretchen Anita Johnsen Bryant.