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Gail

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.

Lynda ~

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

Jane

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

Gail

Gail Report 15 Feb 2004 06:48

Thanks Lynda and Jane I will have a look at both of these. Regards Gail.

JillGr

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