Cheyne, John P.

He was the son of Captain Cheyne RN.

He served in HMS Columbia as Master's Assistant in the Bay of Fundy.

He was appointed as a Midshipman RN.

In 1848-1849 he served in HMS Enterprise (under Captain J.C. Ross RN).

He served in HMS Resolute (under Captain Austin RN) 18501-1851.

He led an auxiliary sledge party in the Melville Island Division.

He was commssioned as a Lieutenant RN.

In 1852-1854 he served in HMS Assistance (under Captain Belcher RN).

He was appointed as a Commander RN 1870. (He was retired 1870).

Cheyne Islands (off the the north-east coast of Bathurst Island; Cheyne Point (east end of Griffith Island);

His funeral was held February 11, 1902 and he was buried in Fort Massy Cemetery.