"David Verrant was born 30 March 1819 at Fareham, Hampshire, England. He joined the Royal Navy at an early age. The first ship that David went to sea on was the H.M.S Princess Charlotte, on the 9th March 1837, as a 1st Class Boy During his years in the Navy he served on two other ships before deciding to transfer to the Coastguard Service"

Submitted by Betsy Verrent-Harvey. New Zealand.
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