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 Ascension, and then proceeded to join his own Commander-in-chief, Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Ogle, whom he met with at Bermuda, and accompanied to Halifax. From thence he was sent to the Bay of Fundy, for the protection of the fishery, and to ascertain the longitude of the different headlands in that quarter, on which service he continued five months His royal patron having retired from office, he did not obtain the rank of captain until Nov. 19th, 1829; shortly after which we find him returning home in one of the Halifax packets. The following extracts are taken from American and New Brunswick papers:–

(East Port Sentinel, 24th June, 1829.)

“We cannot help applauding the generous and magnanimous conduct of the commander of the British sloop of war Rose, who was anchored off this port at the time the Vermont came through the narrows. No sooner was she discovered to be in a crippled state, and in need of help, than several boats were sent from the Rose, filled with men, who with the greatest alacrity assisted in clearing the wreck and warping her up opposite the wharf. It is with great pleasure that we publish the following

“Captain Shepard, of the brig Vermont, of New Haven, Con. returns his most sincere thanks to ___ Travers, Esq., commanding the British sloop of war Rose, for his promptness in rendering assistance while in a distressed situation; and to the officers and men who assisted in bringing his vessel to port.”

(City Gazette, St. John’s, N.B. July 15th, 1829.)

“Captain George M‘Lean, of the late bark Industry, recently wrecked upon Brier’s Island, takes this method of returning his sincere thanks to Captain Travers, of H.M.S. Rose, for his ready and prompt attention in proceeding from Digby to the disastrous scene; and for the polite tender of his personal services, with those of his officers and crew, and the assistance of boats, &c. &c. from H.M. ship under his command.”

(Weekly Observer, St. John’s, 11th Aug. 1829.)

“Mr. Ewen Cameron, the contractor for building the light-house, begs respectfully to return thanks to Captain Travers, of H.M.S. Rose, for the valuable assistance so kindly rendered this morning in the use of boats, men, &c. while towing down and securing the pier, intended as the foundation for the light-house to be built at the beacon, thereby greatly facilitating the undertaking.”

Captain Travers married, in 1815, Ann, eldest daughter of