John Wright

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CategorySurnameChristian name
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RankStation/CruizerDate of SeniorityBornDied
St Margaret's Bay, KentCork, Ireland 1842

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Stationed on Watch ship Greyhound at Gt. Wakering Essex with his wife Jane in 1871 - Census 1871. Moved to St. Margaret's Bay by 1873. Returned to Ireland by 1882
 

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Record ID3150 posted by Oldenbold
Date of posting: 09/07/2011

 

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#1 | Oldenbold on 06/10/2011 20:53:41
Further information from National Archives :-
John Wright joined the Royal Navy signing on 14 April1858 at HMS Hawke (Queenstown?). He transferred to continuous service February 1862. Transferred from AB Royal Navy to Boatman Coastguard on 29 May 1868.After service in England (HMS Pembroke -Shoeburyness and HMS Penelope - St Margarets Bay) he joined HMS Belleisle - Roches Point 17 April 1878 where he served until pensioned 13 April 1889. Date of death unknown. Any further information would be appreciated.
 

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