Coastguards recalled to the Royal Navy during the Crimean War 1854-56

Coastguards recalled to the Royal Navy during the Crimean War 1854-56

Daniel Crowley, born Rosscarbery, Cork, December 1836. Ships company Muster Book No 34. Description Book ADM38/7868 HMS Cressy (see National Archives at Kew for further information). AB Daniel Crowley Entry 1.3.1858. Discharged 22.7.1858 to HMS Terrible.

NB. About 300 coastguards served on Naval ships during the Crimean War. From this number approximately 1000 dossiers were compiled of those who served on HMS Caeser, HMS Royal George, HMS Princess Royal and HMS Boscawen. The description books contain the following information: place of birth, age on entry to ship, usual place of residence, whether married or single, complexion and colour of eyes and hair, trade.

By Marian Crowley Chamberlain, Crowley Clan Newsletter, March 2009