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- 19th century (Creación)
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2 boxes
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Mellersh entered the Navy in 1825, was promoted to lieutenant in 1837 and to commander in 1849. He was appointed to the RATTLER in 1851 and served in her during the Burmese War, 1852. He pursued and destroyed a large force of pirate junks off Ping-hoey on the Fukien Coast, for which he received his promotion to captain. His last service was on the South American Station from 1862 to 1864. Mellersh eventually became an admiral on the retired list.
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GB 0064 MLH 19th century Collection 2 boxes Mellersh , Arthur , 1812-1894 , Admiral
Mellersh entered the Navy in 1825, was promoted to lieutenant in 1837 and to commander in 1849. He was appointed to the RATTLER in 1851 and served in her during the Burmese War, 1852. He pursued and destroyed a large force of pirate junks off Ping-hoey on the Fukien Coast, for which he received his promotion to captain. His last service was on the South American Station from 1862 to 1864. Mellersh eventually became an admiral on the retired list.
The papers were presented in 1963 by Mr J.M. Long.
Papers of Arthur Mellersh, containing papers concerning the Chinese pirates, some from Chinese officials and letters and printed material relating to the dismissal of Rear-Admiral Sir Fleetwood Pellew (1789-1861) from the East Indies and China Station in 1853. There are also official service documents.
Please contact the Archive for further information.
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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 Mellersh , Arthur , 1812-1894 , Admiral Naval affairs Crime Social problems Criminals Pirates Pellew , Sir , Fleetwood , 1789-1861 , Knight , Rear-Admiral Royal Navy China East Asia East Indies South East Asia Military affairs Military science Social sciences
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The papers were presented in 1963 by Mr J.M. Long.
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Papers of Arthur Mellersh, containing papers concerning the Chinese pirates, some from Chinese officials and letters and printed material relating to the dismissal of Rear-Admiral Sir Fleetwood Pellew (1789-1861) from the East Indies and China Station in 1853. There are also official service documents.
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- inglés
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- latín
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English
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Detailed catalogue online at the: National Maritime Museum website .
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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.
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- inglés