Genealogy of the May and Crofton Families

Sir William Henry May

June 17, 2017 3

Of great interest is the full biography of William Henry May Click on his name and it will direct you to his List of Appointments and to chapter 1 of his memoirs There is no […]

Admiral of the Fleet Sir William Henry May, G.C.B., G.C.V.O. was assigned Arms and Crest by letters Patent in 1913. He was also granted supporters but these were personal to himself as a G.C.B. and […]

The Return of King Willem 1 to the Netherlands

September 15, 2014 0

Captain -Royal Navy & Rear Admiral Dutch Navy, Job Seaburne May – H.M.S. Warrior sails to the Netherlands with Prince William of Orange On November 19th 1813 Jacob baron Fagel set sail in a “pink” […]

Sir George Nares The British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876

August 21, 2014 0

The inscription on this compass reads as follows:- “Lent by Lieutenant W.H.May to Comander A.H. Markham to navigate sledge party to 83′ 20 25″. The highest point ever reached 12th May 1876.” The British Arctic […]

Christmas Island Stamp

August 21, 2014 0

This stamp was issued by the Christmas Island to recognize the following event. Admiral Sir William Henry May – As Flag-Captain in the H.M.S. Impérieuse. We then went to Singapore. En route I had secret […]