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Hilda Woodley

10-01-2009, 10:00 AM

Can anyone tell me what this means 2 Capt Fctle -it is the occupation of ancestor who was on the HMS Northumberland in 1881 census, thanks in advance Hilda

neil1821

10-01-2009, 10:34 AM

2nd Captain of the Forecastle (or Foc's'le)
He rates as a Petty Officer 2nd class

Hilda Woodley

10-01-2009, 10:44 AM

Neil, many thanks for help, Luv Hilda