China 1842 (R. Roberts, Carpenter, H.M.S. Melville) nearly extremely fine £300-350

Robert Roberts entered the Royal Navy as an Able Seaman aboard the Epervier on 14 November 1804. He served as Carpenter’s Mate from February 1806 until October 1810, and as Carpenter from November 1810 until 28 February 1827, when he was dismissed the service. He rejoined shortly afterwards, on 5 April 1827, as Carpenter’s Mate and by July 1829 had made up to his old rate of Carpenter. His last commission was aboard the Melville from 10 September 1837 until 21 August 1841, during which time he took part in the bombardment, capture and destruction of nearly all the forts and embrasures on both sides of the Bocca Tigris up to Canton. Sold with copy record of service listing all ships and appointments.