Victorian Naval Forces Muster | for the Colony of Victoria. (muster range 1853-1910)*
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Profile| Last Name: | Watson | | First Name: | Cocky | | Rank: | Schoolmaster | | Birth Date: | | | Branch: | | | (Cocky) Watson
Schoolmaster on HMVS Nelson
Many 'Town lads had their careers moulded on board the old ship by Cocky Watson, who afterwards was schoolmaster at St. Arnaud and North Carlton. He must have had a strenuous task with some of the hard cases which were sent him from all parts.
Williamstown Chronicle, 4 January 1930 |
* 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.
Information & photographs of men who served in the Victorian Naval Forces is eagerly sought. Please contact the webmaster.P0WERED by: DaDaBIK
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