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Victorian Naval Forces Muster

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

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Last Name:	Watson
First Name:	H. R.
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Birth Date:
Branch:	Victorian Navy
	H. R. Watson Ex-Chief Gunner Bob Kearns," writes Mr. Watson, served his time on the Victoria, and at his residence her saloon skylight is still in use." The Argus, 11 November 1939 Captain Watson & an Anchor from HMVS Nelson photo State Library of Victoria

* 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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