The Foundering of H.M.S. Serpent: Message from the Queen: List of Officers and Crew: Owing to the courtesy of Flag Captain Brook, C.B., of the Royal Naval Barracks, Keyham, and Commander Field, H.M.S. Keyham, we are enabled to publish an authenticated list of over 100 of the officers and crew. Commander Harry Leith Ross, who is spoken of in naval circles as an experienced officer, was appointed naval cadet September, 1862; promoted sub-lieutenant February, 1869; Lieutenant April 1873; and commander, June 1886. He had seen no war service … (crew list – includes as an Able Seaman) … Fred Pinsent. … Late last night the Queen sent a message of sympathy with the friends of the deceased officers and men and expressed her great sorrow.
[see similar Western Daily Press: Thursday 13th November 1890; York Herald: Friday 14th November 1890 and others]
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Referenced
GRO0328 Bovey Tracey: Frederick Christopher Pinsent: 1867 – 1890