Sim was a strong supporter of athletic activities , and founded the Kobe Regatta & Athletic Club on September 23 , 1870 . He also organized a volunteer firefighting organization within the foreign community , and built a fire lookout tower near his residence . He also organized relief and community support efforts in the aftermath of the 1891 Mino – Owari earthquake and the 1896 Sanriku earthquake
1891 Mino – Owari earthquake
1891 Mino–Owari earthquake
Alexander Cameron Sim