lˈaɪk hɪz fˈɑːðɚ hiː bɪkˌeɪm ɪnvˈɑːlvd ɪn bˈɪznəs, ɪspˈɛʃəli ðə ʃˈɪpɪŋ tɹˈeɪd, ænd hˈɛld dᵻɹˈɛktɚʃˌɪps wɪð nˈuːmɚɹəs kˈʌmpəniz.
Like his father he became involved in business, especially the shipping trade, and held directorships with numerous companies.