Midshipman

A midshipman is a young man serving in the Royal Navy who is training to become an officer. He ranks with the petty officers, yet has the right to walk the quarterdeck. Midshipmen range in age from between about 16 to 20, which is the earliest age they can sit the examination to become a Lieutenant. Before the age of 16, a boy is rated Volunteer, First Class. Frederick Chandos and Daniel Kinsella are two midshipmen serving aboard HMS Terpsichore.