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Title: Ship's Crew Member 1881 - McCord
Post by: gthomp045 on Tuesday 30 January 07 10:17 GMT (UK)

Hi all from Belfast, NI,
I am tracing my g-grandfather Robert McCord, b c1855-58 in Northern Ireland, who never emmigrated but I believe sailed as a rigger on the SS British King which may visited NZ.
Family stories say he rounded Cape Horn which may confirm he was in those parts.
Any confirmation source would be very welcome as I am not sure he was permanently attached to this vessel - the only record I have was when he was in dock in Birkenhead, UK 1881.
Many thanks for your attention,
Gary

Title: Re: Ship's Crew Member 1881 - McCord
Post by: DotBrennan on Saturday 03 February 07 04:49 GMT (UK)

Hi Gary

I googled "SS British King" and got half a dozen hits, including this one..

http://home.hyper.net.nz/Liggins.Family.Tree/book/britking.htm

according to this it was chartered to the NZ Shipping Co. & Shaw Saville for 4 round trips.

Hope this helps.

Bren.

Title: Re: Ship's Crew Member 1881 - McCord
Post by: gthomp045 on Monday 19 February 07 11:46 GMT (UK)

Many thanks for your help, Bren.
Best regards,
Gary

Title: Re: Ship's Crew Member 1881 - McCord
Post by: DotBrennan on Monday 10 November 08 08:29 GMT (UK)

In the interests of good housekeeping, I’ve moved this post to completed.

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