Collectie GB 0064 MTN - Martin, Commander Henry John (1841-1876)

4 vols; 1 box

GB 0064 MTN 1811-1870 Collection 4 vols; 1 box Martin , Henry John , 1841-1876 , Commander

Martin served in the Mediterranean in the steam frigate CURACOA from 1854 to 1857 and on the west coast of Africa in the SPITFIRE from the end of 1857 to 1860, when he became acting mate. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1861 and appointed to the SURPRISE, gun vessel, in the Mediterranean, until 1866. In 1869 he became a commander.

The papers were presented by Commander Martin's daughter-in-law, Mrs E.M.V. Martin, in 1955.

Papers of Henry John Martin, covering Martin's service career, 1854 to 1870, consisting of logs, 1854 to 1866, private letters to his family (which include references to the Crimean War), 1855 to 1861, and details of ship administration between 1860 and 1870. There are also papers relating to the appointments and promotions of Admiral Sir George Martin (1764-1827), Commander Martin's grandfather, between 1811 and 1848.

Please contact the Archive for further information.

Please contact the Archive for further information.

English

Detailed catalogue online at the: National Maritime Museum website .

Edited by Sarah Drewery, Sep 2011.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

2010-08-26 Martin , Henry John , 1841-1876 , Commander Naval affairs Wars (events) Crimean War (1853-1856) Martin , Sir , George , 1764-1827 , Knight , Admiral Royal Navy Military affairs Military science Social sciences

The papers were presented by Commander Martin's daughter-in-law, Mrs E.M.V. Martin, in 1955.

Papers of Henry John Martin, covering Martin's service career, 1854 to 1870, consisting of logs, 1854 to 1866, private letters to his family (which include references to the Crimean War), 1855 to 1861, and details of ship administration between 1860 and 1870. There are also papers relating to the appointments and promotions of Admiral Sir George Martin (1764-1827), Commander Martin's grandfather, between 1811 and 1848.

Please contact the Archive for further information.

Please contact the Archive for further information.

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English

Detailed catalogue online at the: National Maritime Museum website .

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

• Engels