A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Wolrige, Sydney
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WOLRIGE. (Lieutenant, 1848.)
Sydney Wolrige is son of the late Capt. Thos. Wolrige, R.N.
This officer served for some time as Midshipman in the Dublin 50, flag-ship of Rear-Admiral Rich. Thomas in the Pacific. He passed his examination 13 Sept. 1847; and since 8 March, 1848, has been serving as Mate and Additional-Lieutenant (commission dated 29 Sept. in the latter year) in the Wellesley 72, flag-ship of the Earl of Dundonald on the North America and West India station.