contemporarily engraved in upright serif capitals 'Alfred Hollis. A.B. H.M.S. "Majestic"', toned, light contact marks, otherwise good very fine
Alfred Hollis, born Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, 1834; joined the Royal Navy as Boy Second Class, 1849; served in H.M.S. Arethusa, 1852-54; served in H.M.S. Majestic, January 1855-May 1856. With research and copy of ship's description book.
