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Title: HMS NARCISSUS 1860s
Post by: olphert on Thursday 13 August 09 20:19 BST (UK)

 William Harker (born 1838 Hull) is listed in the 1861 Census as a gunner on HMS Narcissus.  Can anyone direct me to information about this ship, its voyages around this time and the life of a gunner on board a Royal Navy Vessel.
Thanks

Title: Re: HMS NARCISSUS 1860s
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 13 August 09 20:40 BST (UK)

Here's a starter for you

http://www.pdavis.nl/ShowShip.php?id=91

Title: Re: HMS NARCISSUS 1860s
Post by: olphert on Thursday 13 August 09 21:02 BST (UK)

Hi Shaun
Thanks for the link - fantastic.  I am new to all this so it's great to have a result so quickly.

What is the list of names that appeared at the end of your reply?

Title: Re: HMS NARCISSUS 1860s
Post by: ShaunJ on Friday 14 August 09 00:18 BST (UK)

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What is the list of names that appeared at the end of your reply?

Those are my surname interests as logged with Rootschat..

http://surname.rootschat.com/