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[LimerickLad]

Here is  a photo of HMS Daphne 1868, anyone know the gentleman on the extreme left standing , is he wearing  a  Navy uniform and what rank, if not what is he/it

Regards

Tom

[ShaunJ]

I would assume that he is one of the Royal Marine Light Infantry detachment on the ship, probably the officer commanding the detachment.

[mazi]

This photo aroused controversy when it formed part of an exhibition, much discussed online.

It's a very good photo for 1868.

[km1971]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Daphne_(1866)

Interesting link to HMS Daphne.

Rule of thumb was one marine per gun. So not a very large RMLI detachment.

Ken

[ShaunJ]

Also see http://www.ajbrown.me.uk/IndividualStories/WGOrchard/HMS_Daphne.htm

[LimerickLad]

Thank you all for your assistance, is it possible to to tell what rank he is?  I believe the ship's captain took the photo-Capt Sullivan, which is great quality I think.

Regards

Tom

[km1971]

With a very small Marine detachment there could be Corporal in charge. So as no stripes are showing on the man standing left, he is probably a Private.

Ken

[LimerickLad]

Ken thanks again.

Regards

Tom

[ShaunJ]

Presumably the ship's muster would have the names and ranks of the RMLI detachment? Viewable at TNA

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C769040