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justmej
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Grandma Janet 1912
Re: Treasure Ship Tragedy - The Royal Charter
« Reply #15 on: Tuesday 30 December 08 20:36 UTC (UK) »
Welcome to RootsChat IRT!  Smiley

I have not looked at this side of the family of late.  How odd that last evening I should spend my time reading through many old newspaper articles of 1859, about the tragedy of the Royal Charter, and then come across your message today!

I remember coming across James Russell's name in the book 'The Golden Wreck'.  Interesting to hear, that he eventually returned to Australia, following his survival.

I'm sure you will enjoy being a member of RootsChat.  You will also find, that everyone is extremely helpful on here, with any queries you might have.

Regards

justmej
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Meryll
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Re: Treasure Ship Tragedy - The Royal Charter
« Reply #16 on: Monday 02 November 09 17:04 UTC (UK) »
Last week I attended the commemoration service at St Gallgo's church for the 150th anniversary of the disaster, and in the congregation were descendants of victims, survivors and rescuers, some of whom had travelled from Australia and the USA (made my 170 mile jaunt look like a mere detour).  Lots of information available besides "The Golden Wreck", some of which can be found via the internet, but there are also items produced locally and on sale in various places around the island.  One publication gives copious detail about the salvage operations and the contemporary newspaper coverage.  Oriel Ynys Môn has an exhibition of various artefacts including the ship's bell.  Channel S4C screened a documentary about the disaster which is still available on Clic (the equivalent of i-Player) for a few weeks.

While I was there I finally confirmed my links to three of the 28 rescuers and also discovered that Coxswain Dic Evans of the "Hindlea" and "Nafsiporos" lifeboat rescues was a cousin, and the staff at the Llangefni Records Office were really helpful despite an unusually busy period because of half-term holidays. 

The monument to the victims of the shipwreck which now stands in the churchyard is in need of repair, so if anyone out there would like to contribute to the cost of restoration there is information at http://www.royalcharterchurch.org.uk/ and the parish bank account name is Llaneugrad & Llanallgo P.C.C.   Just a little plug for those who have helped to carry on the work of Stephen Roose Hughes for the last 150 years!
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justmej
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Grandma Janet 1912
Re: Treasure Ship Tragedy - The Royal Charter
« Reply #17 on: Monday 02 November 09 23:12 UTC (UK) »
Meryll

I am pleased to hear you have finally been able to confirm your link to the rescuers involved with the Royal Charter disaster and how wonderful that you were able to make it to the commemoration service last week.

Thank you for mentioning the S4C documentary too.  I have just sat and watched this and found it very informative, as well as an extremely moving documentary.

justmej
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DOUGLAS; LAURENCE; MOFFAT; McQUEEN; PRINGLE - Scotland
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