Lean's Royal Navy & Royal Marines Quarterly List 1896

Unlock Your Naval Ancestor's Service: Lean's Royal Navy & Royal Marines Quarterly List 1896 (Complete 4-Volume Set)

Step back in time and walk the decks of history. Were your ancestors among the brave officers and men who served in Queen Victoria's Royal Navy or the Royal Marines in 1896? Now you can find them with this complete, high-quality digital reproduction of the Lean's Royal Navy & Royal Marines Quarterly List for the year 1896.

This essential genealogical resource contains all four quarterly volumes for the full year, providing a unique snapshot of the service at the height of the British Empire. Whether you're a seasoned family historian or just beginning your journey, these lists are your direct link to the careers and lives of naval personnel.

What Treasure Awaits Inside?
Lean's Lists are more than just names; they are a detailed register of service. Within these pages, you can discover:

Full Names and Ranks: Pinpoint your ancestor's exact name and their rank within the complex naval hierarchy.

Seniority and Promotion Dates: Track their career progression with crucial dates for each promotion.

Ship or Station Assignments: Find out which vessel your ancestor served on—from powerful battleships to smaller cruisers—or if they were stationed at a key naval depot or barracks.

Decorations and Medals: Uncover honors for bravery or distinguished service, adding color and prestige to their story.

Retirement and Pay Status: See details of retired officers and their pay, which can help confirm identity and service length.

Important Note on Format: The Authentic Digital Archive Experience
To preserve the original look, feel, and historical integrity of these 125+ year-old documents, this collection is presented as a set of high-resolution, scanned images.

Please be aware: This is NOT a searchable, text-based database. You cannot perform a keyword search (e.g., Ctrl+F).

However, navigation is straightforward! The lists are meticulously organized alphabetically by surname. Finding your ancestor is as simple as navigating to the correct section for their last name, just as you would with the original
physical book. This format provides the most authentic and accurate representation of the source material.

Product Details:

Content: The complete set of all four quarterly volumes for the year 1896.
Format: High-quality digital scans of the original pages, compiled into easy-to-use digital files.
Availability: Instantly available as a Digital Download. Also available on a CD-ROM for those who prefer a physical backup.

Compatibility: Files are in a standard PDF format, readable on any PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone with free PDF reader software.

Who is this for?

Family Historians tracing ancestors with a naval or military background.
Genealogists needing primary source material to verify service records.
Military History Enthusiasts and researchers studying the Royal Navy of the late Victorian era.
Writers and Novelists seeking authentic details for historical fiction.

Don't let your naval ancestor's story be lost to the tides of time. Add this vital primary source to your digital library today and chart a course directly to their past!