Bance, Henry Prescott

He was the son of Captain Bance RN.

He went to Australia 1855.

He served as Inspector of Post Offices at Melbourne Victoria.

He was appointed as a Midshipman RN.

He served in HMS Winchester (under Captain C. Eden) 1844-1846.

He served in HMS Assistance (under Captain Ommanney) 1850-1851.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant RN 1852.

He was appointed as a Commander RN. (He was retired 1867).

Bance Point (Ommanney Bay, Prince of Wales Island);