Kathleen F E = First entry V G = very good Sapphire II = was the old cruiser Imperieuse, employed as a static depot ship at Portland from 1905 Run = deserted regards David H In a message dated 19/04/2011 02:55:24 GMT Daylight Time, kathleen.lopez@rogers.com writes: new to the list and hope that someone can assist. I am helping a friend with her Irish grandfather, Michael Byrne, born Nov. 16, 1884 in Ballinglass, Wicklow. I downloaded his R. N. papers from the National Archives. At the top, near his name it says "Devonport". I assume that was where he enlisted--July 11, 1906--for 12 years. Several things I wonder about; his age says what appears to be "F E" That means what?------full age? Under CHARACTER it says "V. G."----I suppose very good ? On Feb.8, to Aug 7, 1908 it says "Run Portland" Again , I assume that he took off for parts unknown . Would that be from the Isle of Portland? Family legend says he "jumped ship in Halifax, Canada" So much for family stories. In the Census for 1911 in Toronto, Ontario he appears with a wife and 22 day old child. Now how would he ever get to Canada being a runaway from the navy? I always thought the runners were hunted down non stop. His last ship was "Sapphire 11". Is!