Further to my recent posting on the above subject and looking under Co. Durham for Vessels. Someone else has pointed out to me that if you search the 1881 you can just put the word Vessels into the box for Parish and you will get even more ships come up than just those under County Durham, including those for the Royal Navy. I have not tried this out yet but thought it worth passing on the tip. I know that is you put in the name of the mariner and use the Keyword Vessels it works, and includes RN vessels, but didn't know that parish - vessels would also work. Regards Jenny DeAngelis Spain.