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Victorian Naval Forces Muster

for the Colony of Victoria. (muster range 1853-1910)*

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Last Name:Sheath
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Rank:Boat Officer
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Sheath

Boat Officer

"Mr Sheath, late gunner in the Royal Navy, was considered a desirable and qualified person to instruct the men attached to the Blockship. He was to be paid at the rate of a Boat Officer (£250 per annum). The installation of breaches, tackle and gun-gear, and fitting up of the magazines was to be carried out at once." Law on Water, Shirley Videion, 2006, Brighton, Australia.


* 1853 is given as the commencement date for the Victorian Navy as this is the year that Commander Lockyer (RN) went to Britain to superintend the building of HMCS Victoria.
Although the Victorian Navy ended in 1901 the career of Cerbeus etc continued. In 1910 the new ships started arriving & manning levels increased.

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