Lean's Royal Navy & Royal Marines Quarterly List 1897

Unlock Your Royal Navy Ancestor: Lean's 1897 Quarterly List - Digital Edition

Step back in time and walk the decks of Queen Victoria's Royal Navy.

Are you tracing the service record of a Royal Navy or Royal Marine hero from the late Victorian era? Do you seek to understand the command structure and the very fabric of the Royal Navy at the zenith of its power? Your search ends here.

We are proud to present a complete digital reproduction of the Lean's Royal Navy & Royal Marines Quarterly List for the year 1897. This invaluable genealogical and historical resource is now available as an instant digital download or on a convenient CD-ROM, putting a complete snapshot of the 1897 Royal Navy at your fingertips.

What is Lean's Quarterly List?

Published four times a year, these official lists were the definitive registers of commissioned and warrant officers. The 1897 editions are a treasure trove of information, meticulously detailing the names, ranks, seniority, and appointments of the men who commanded the ships and led the marines of the world's most formidable navy. This collection contains all four volumes from 1897, allowing you to track an officer's movements and promotions throughout the entire year.

A Note on Our Authentic Digital Edition:

To preserve the original historical integrity and authentic look of these 125-year-old documents, this collection is presented as a set of high-resolution, scanned images. This means the text is not computer-searchable. However, the brilliant, simple design of the original publication makes navigation incredibly straightforward. The lists are organized alphabetically by surname within each rank and branch. Finding your ancestor is as simple as scrolling to the correct section—just as a researcher would have done in 1897, but now from the comfort of your home.

What Information Will You Discover?

Inside these four volumes, you can uncover critical details for your family tree, including:

Full Names of serving Officers of the Fleet, Royal Marines Artillery, and Royal Marines Light Infantry.

Ranks and Seniority: See where your ancestor stood in the complex hierarchy of the service.
Current Ship or Shore Station: Discover exactly which vessel or naval base they were assigned to in each quarter of 1897.

Promotions and Appointments: Track career progression as you move through the four quarterly volumes.

Retirement Lists: Identify officers who left the service in 1897.

A Complete Command Structure: Gain insight into the organization of the Royal Navy during a period of global peace and readiness.

Why is the 1897 List Special?

The year 1897 was marked by Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, a spectacular celebration of the British Empire and its naval might. These lists capture the Royal Navy at a ceremonial and operational peak, making them a fascinating resource for both historians and genealogists.

Product Features:

Complete Year Coverage: Includes all four quarterly lists for 1897 in one collection.

High-Resolution Scans: Every page is scanned in clarity, preserving the detail of the original text.

Digital Convenience: Available as an instant digital download for immediate access or on a CD-ROM for your personal archive.

Easy Navigation: The original alphabetical and categorical layout makes finding individuals simple and intuitive.

Compatible with PDF Readers: View on any computer, tablet, or device.

Who is this for?

Family Historians & Genealogists tracing ancestors with Royal Navy or Royal Marine service.
Naval Historians and students of the Victorian era.
Medal Collectors and researchers seeking to verify service details.
Anyone with an interest in the history of the Royal Navy.
Don't let your ancestor's story be lost to the tides of time.

Set sail on your research journey today and add this essential, primary-source document to your genealogy library.

Order your copy of the Lean's Royal Navy & Royal Marines Quarterly List 1897 now and discover the naval heroes in your family tree!