Biography
He was the son of Captain Cheyne RN.
Military Service
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).
Named Features
Cheyne Islands (off the the north-east coast of Bathurst Island; Cheyne Point (east end of Griffith Island);
Anecdotes
His funeral was held February 11, 1902 and he was buried in Fort Massy Cemetery.
References
- Markham, Clements R. (1875)
- The Halifax Morning Chronicle February 11, 1902
