Corgis, ratters, and kangaroos aboard warships

Were corgis or kangaroos ever carried aboard warships?

Yes; small dogs, including possible corgis, went to sea, and kangaroos have also been carried aboard Royal Australian Navy ships.

Small dog breeds have often been taken aboard ships, with working ratters especially valued. Corgis also appeared at sea, and paintings of Admiral Duncan's dogs may show one, although the identification remains uncertain. A later question broadens the point to kangaroos aboard Royal Australian Navy vessels. The exchange offers a brief look at the practical and companion-animal side of shipboard life.