Hello:
I am seeking help please, with a piece of research.
I am researching ROBERT SANDS,( b1787/1788 ) from St Margaret's, Rochester in Kent. In 1803 he joined the crew of the HMS Temeraire. He was 15 years old, had the rank of " boy, third class" and I think was a powder monkey. ( Although he does seem older than other " monkeys ".) He took part in the Battle Trafalgar and recently, notes surfaced from him recording the battle which were auctioned at Bonham's and purchased by Medway Council in Kent. The council don't have any further details on Robert Sands, except that in 1803 he was briefly apprenticed to Matthias Lock of the Chatham Company of Dredgers.
My research has come to a halt. I have seen a record of him onboard the Temeraire in 1805 but after that date, I have nothing. As his record is very important I would like to find more about this man.
St Margaret's is now part of Rochester. In his days it was a small village area outside Rochester.
The date of birth is from Medway Council, as is the address.
I have written to Bonham's, to see if they can put me in touch with the people who placed the papers for auction. I understand these are direct relations and living outside the United Kingdom.
I would be grateful for any assistance or pointing in the correct direction.
Thank you, kind regards
Mike
I am seeking help please, with a piece of research.
I am researching ROBERT SANDS,( b1787/1788 ) from St Margaret's, Rochester in Kent. In 1803 he joined the crew of the HMS Temeraire. He was 15 years old, had the rank of " boy, third class" and I think was a powder monkey. ( Although he does seem older than other " monkeys ".) He took part in the Battle Trafalgar and recently, notes surfaced from him recording the battle which were auctioned at Bonham's and purchased by Medway Council in Kent. The council don't have any further details on Robert Sands, except that in 1803 he was briefly apprenticed to Matthias Lock of the Chatham Company of Dredgers.
My research has come to a halt. I have seen a record of him onboard the Temeraire in 1805 but after that date, I have nothing. As his record is very important I would like to find more about this man.
St Margaret's is now part of Rochester. In his days it was a small village area outside Rochester.
The date of birth is from Medway Council, as is the address.
I have written to Bonham's, to see if they can put me in touch with the people who placed the papers for auction. I understand these are direct relations and living outside the United Kingdom.
I would be grateful for any assistance or pointing in the correct direction.
Thank you, kind regards
Mike
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