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Hi Bill
Thank you for the info.
Henry Axon is the brother of my grx2 grandfather.  Someone kindly forwarded me a copy of his photo from the Seamen of the Downs.  I believe Henry was also aboard the lugger Albion when it down, but fortunately survived.
I would be really interested in your page on the Deal boatmen.  I believe that Henry's son - John Gard Axon (known as Slam?) was also on the Walmer lifeboat but as yet I haven't been able to find out too much, so if you come across any other Axon's involved I would be really grateful if you would let me know.
I'm not sure if it would be of any interest to you and your page on Deal boatmen but the Axon's also owned the Lugger Walmer Castle (previous the Petrel) which sunk quite tragically in Horseshoe bay in Ventnor IOW.  I have  a fair bit of info on this and if you are interested I will happily forward details to you.
KPM (Anne-Marie)

Hi Anne-Marie. Apologies, I unsure how to message you directly. Henry Axon is my 3x great grandfather (I am related via his daughter Elizabeth Axon who married William Macey). I am really interested in the Axon side of the family as I have not managed to contact any relatives from this side. I would very much appreciate any photos or information you are happy to share!

Graham