| Date from | Date to | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.2.1704/5 | 24.8.1727 | Warranted Master Boat Builder at Portsmouth Dockyard ADM 6/8/155 | ADM 6/8 |
| 25.8.1727 | 18.8.1742 | Warranted Master Boat Builder at Portsmouth Dockyard ADM 6/13/158 Renewed warrant | ADM 6/13 |
| 19.8.1742 | Superannuated | ADM 6/16 | |
| 5.3.1742/43 | Petition of Joseph Evans, of Portsmouth Common, late Master Boatbuilder of Portsmouth. Has served in the Royal Navy for 72 years, 37 as Master Boatbuilder of Portsmouth Yard and was superannuated last August. His servant has now completed his apprenticeship and requests another. | ADM 106 |