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Royal Navy 1843.

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stevie.b-123

master brummie
I have just discovered an ancester who was in the royal navy in 1843, his rank was sargeant at arms. anyone have any details of what he actually did. was this an officers rank? i want to try and see if i can get service records etc.
thanks,
steve.
 
I think you will find he was the ships 'policeman'
An NCO rather than an officer and someone you would not want to argue with!
A Very respectable Petty Officer position.
our matelot members will no doubt explain more fully.
 
Master at Arms rank was akin to a SNCO, in the army and was responcible for good order and disapline on board ship
paul
 
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