1st Essex Volunteer Artillery Corps v HMS Penelope Shooting Match 1871

On 4 October 1871 a 10 a side shooting march using snider rifles was held between the Volunteers and HMS Penelope

The volunteers to take part were

Sergeants  M Salter and Basham

Corporal Newton

Gunners  G Watson, J Watson, Smith, Carman, Hollands, Precious.

The Volunteers won by a comfortable margin.