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Born at sea???
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Gail | Report | 14 Feb 2004 19:16 |
I have a Joseph Sharman Born at sea on Her Majesty's Ship Himalaya in 1869, is there any way I can find out more, like where the ship was coming from or going to?? I have a feeling his father James Sharman was perhaps in the forces as they moved a lot and some of Josephs siblings were born Plymouth Barracks, Guildford Barracks, Aldershot and Ireland. Any help welcome. Thanks. Regards Gail. |
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Lynda ~ | Report | 14 Feb 2004 19:30 |
Gail I have found this site useful. Found relatives on ship to Australia, plus it had the deaths on two on board. Hope this helps. http://www.cyndislist(.)com/ships(.)htm remove brackets |
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Jane | Report | 14 Feb 2004 20:13 |
Gail, The Public Record Office holds has Ship's Logs - if you look at their online catalogue PROCAT and ask for reference ADM 53/9813 and 9814, you'll find the Himalaya! Typically, a Ship's Log tells the 'technical' detail of a voyage - wind speed, distance covered and position. However, you will find ports of call listed (on a daily basis) and other interesting little details. Most of the time, one of my lot seemed to be 'manning the yards' as Queen Vic was passing! The Log is in a beautifully bound book - rather delicate some 150 years on - but you can see it in the reading room and take notes (in pencil of course!). Hope you find what you are seeking! Regs Jane |
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Gail | Report | 15 Feb 2004 06:48 |
Thanks Lynda and Jane I will have a look at both of these. Regards Gail. |
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JillGr | Report | 15 Feb 2004 11:33 |
Gail, You may already have done this but you can print off a copy of the actual birth entry from the National archivist site. It holds scanned copies of BMDs at Sea 1854 - 1890. Jill |