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"Portsmouth, Thursday: The iron troop-ship Simoom, Captain Grant, having shipped a large quantity of stores, left today for Plymouth, where the officers, crew, and stores will be transferred to the troop-ship Himalaya, and it is expected the Simoom will be recommissioned and employed as a storeship "

Morning Post 17 May 1872

Thanks ShaunJ, that explains Henry's short time on the Simoom.

Leigh

Thank you ShaunJ, it certainly does look like D of Well.

Leigh

I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. My great grandfather Able Seaman Henry Rayner was on the H M S Himalaya from 1st June 1862 to 30th September 1873. He was awarded the Assanti (Assantee) Clasp for service in west Africa during 1873. His son wrote in 1964 that his father had been in Japan in 1872 but have found no evidence of this. Before being on H M S Himalaya, Henry was on the H M S Simeone for three weeks and before that he was on what looks like H M S Dogrell with Captain A M? Curtis from 28th October 1871 to 6th May 1872.

I would like to know if possible if any of these ships would have been in Asia at these times. I would appreciate any information or suggestions.

Regards,

Leigh

Thanks Heather for replying to my message. Wow, it is nearly 13 years since I posted it and you are the first to respond.

I know about William and Ann nee Bible as William was my husband's 2xgreat grandfather with his second wife Louisa Gillbee. I knew that William and Ann had Arthur and Ann but not Rachel. I could not find any more information about her. As Ann died the same year, was it the result of Rachel's birth I wonder. Are you related in any way?

Regards,

Leigh

Thank you once again! The information you have provided for me is greatl!

Regards,

Leigh