Fragmentary for the 1790s, these are seniority lists through from the master attendant; his deputies; the senior pilot, and down through pilots, masters, mates, boatswains and seamen. It must be stated that they do not show which vessels they were serving on, although some show dates, presumably of arrival or taking that station.

The Casualty lists can be highly enlightening.

For the more senior individuals, from c.1814 reference should also be made to publications such as the Calcutta Annual Register and Directory and The Bengal Almanac.

Also, for those interested there are lists of their vessels; giving their rigs; where and when built; when last coppered; and their present conditions. Most, but not all, also give their dispositions.

This is one of two volumes covering 1796 to 1869 in total. Effectively these are seniority lists in rough alphabetical order.

Example:-

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This is one of three volumes, covering 1836 to 1869. These hand-written lists only cover the Bengal Pilot Service, inasmuch as I have found no evidence of any individuals being on the Bengal Marine’s steamers.

They were compiled seemingly in seniority order (close to but not identical to that in the East-Company Register and Army List). They are in effect, musters, with enough other information to construct ‘service histories’. There are slight differences, depending on their status.

Examples taken from the quarterly return from 1^st February to 30^th April 1854:-

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* Not shown individually, but every five

For volunteers

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The ‘Casualty’ Lists are self-explanatory except of the categories. These were:-

Suspended, Mifsing, Dismifsed, Dead, Resigned, Discharged, Absence, Pensioner and Promoted.