Royal Navy service records

[max knight]

Hi,

I am trying to obtain the service records of my great grandfather, George Swanson, who was in the Royal Navy during the 1870's and at the time of the 1871 census he was serving on HMS Wolverine. He immigrated to Australia about 1881. I understand that these records are not available online but can be viewed at the National Archives. My difficulty is that I live in Melbourne Australia. I would dearly love to get a copy of my great grandfather's service records. Is there anyone that can help? Thanks

[liverpool annie]

Hi Max!

You might be interested in this site  - a few pictures of HMS Wolverine - maybe they are a little later than when your greatgrandfather served but interesting none the less!!

Regards

Annie

http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/short_range.htm

[Mobo]

 

Hello Max,

You could try this link - it may be of use

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/militaryhistory/navy/rnstep1.htm

 

[casalguidi]

Hi Max

These records are now in the process of coming online at the National Archives site:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/

Casalguidi

[Salty]

Here are the addresses you need,

Royal NavyRecords:

Prior to 1892
Public Record Office
Ruskin Avenue
Kew,
Surrey   
TW9 4D4
United Kingdom


Royal Navy:
1892 to 1939
CSR(N)
Bourne Ave
Hayes
Middlesex   
UB3 1RF
United Kingdom


Royal Navy:
1940 to Present
NP(ACTS)1c
HMS Nelson
Gosport
Hants   
PO12 9XA
United Kingdom

 Salty