Norcock, Charles James.

In 1862 Norcock was placed as a midshipman on the Pheobe 35 on a Mediterranean cruise and in 1867 on the sail and steam corvette Blanche on her maiden voyage, visiting Cape Town, Australia, N.Z. etc. Norcock was promoted to lieutenant in 1872 Jan. and subsequently served in the Thalia and Iron-Duke, visiting Japan, China, Vladivostok etc.

From the description of Journals of Charles Norcock, 1863-1875 [microform]. [19--] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225686867

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