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H.M.S Granges Cornwall

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Bacardi

Bacardi Report 13 Sep 2006 19:26

many thanks for replies it said on 1881 census that it was in falmouth in cornwall,will google to see what else i can find bacardi xxxxxxx

Devon Dweller

Devon Dweller Report 13 Sep 2006 18:07

During the mid to late 1800's HMS Ganges was 'based' at Portsmouth My Great Grandfather was one of it's crew. Sheila

Janet

Janet Report 13 Sep 2006 16:23

HMS Ganges- Google and google again for so much info. Janet

BrianW

BrianW Report 13 Sep 2006 16:01

HMS Ganges was a shore-based training establisment on the Shotley peninsular at Ipswich from 1905-1975. I believe that previous to that it was an actual sailing ship.

Researching:
Sherwood (Kent); Jesson (London); Worboys (Herts)

Margaret

Margaret Report 13 Sep 2006 15:31

Sure it wasn't HMS Ganges? It's a training ship I think.

Bacardi

Bacardi Report 13 Sep 2006 15:09

just found one of my relies on this ship in 1881 charles iliffe age 17 travling as a first class boy were was this ship going in 1881 and does any 1 else have people on this ship info was from family search and lots of people on it from all over england and ireland bacardi xxx