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QSA (0) (J. H. Jackson, Boy: 1st Cl: H.M.S. Barracouta)

James Harding Jackson was born in Walthamstow, Essex, in July 1883. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in March 1899, and advanced to an Able Seaman in October 1902. His service included with HMS Barracouta from February 1901 until November 1902 (medal roll gives entitlement to ‘Cape Colony’ clasp - papers additionally give ‘Run’ next to his time with Barracouta). Jackson was pensioned to Haslar suffering from epilepsy in April 1908.

Sold for a hammer price of GBP 190. Totals: GBP 245. R 5,410. AUD 450. NZD 490. CAD 410. USD 300. EUR 280.

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QSA (0) (E. Stanton. A.B. H.M.S. Barracouta)

Thank you, David
When looking at the medals associated with ships I often look them up and this one has a particularly interesting history. When Googled, the HMS Barracouta was the last paddle sloop commissioned by the Navy laid down at 1851 but I soon found out it was broken up in 1881, so medal not associated with this particular ship.
Further investigation revealed that the Royal Navy commissioned six ships named HMS Barracouta with the first one in 1782. Our medal recipient served on one of the four similar ships that were laid down in 1888, launched in 1889 and all sold for scrap in 1905. A relatively short life for a ship even the days of the Anglo Boer War

Clive