He was a ropemaker, author, and watercolour painter. In 1850, the property was purchased by ropemaker and developer Hans Rasmussen Thrane. He supervised the Ropemaker, the Boatswain's mate and the Sailmaker. After completing a basic schooling, Bonifacia began to work as a ropemaker. A office tower at Ropemaker Place has also been developed by British Land. A office tower at Ropemaker Place is also being developed by British Land. The company was founded when Laurits Winther (1705-1791) was granted citizenship as a ropemaker. Other petty officers included a ropemaker, sailmaker, clerk, quartermaster and quartermaster's mate. The firm then went on to design Macquarie's London Headquarters at Ropemaker Place in 2010. The Ropemaker made, maintained and repaired ropes on board.