Albert Death, born 1872 in Brightlingsea was the brother in law of my GGrandfather Thomas Whisson Peggs . In May 1911 Thomas signed on as a seaman on the Schooner Oceana, the master of which was Albert. I have a copy of the Crew List which states that the voyage, which began and ended in Brightlingsea, lasted until October 1911. The Oceana was owned by Gilbert Augustus Tonge a wealthy business man with a large estate in Cowlinge Suffolk. The purpose of the voyage was given as "cruising for pleasure to any British or Foreign ports the owner or master may deem proper". My researches seem to indicate that the Oceana may have been used for racing. Can any one provide me with further details of the Oceana, its voyages and design. A Picture would be "the holy grail" Thanks Alan Peggs

Hi Alan & Listers ! I'm only guessing but I would have thought that the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich would be the first place to try for details of this schooner - and they may even have a photograph ? Best Wishes ! Roger. --------------------- On 22 Oct 2008, at 15:48, AFPeggs@aol.com wrote: > Albert Death, born 1872 in Brightlingsea was the brother in law of my > GGrandfather Thomas Whisson Peggs . In May 1911 Thomas signed on as > a seaman > on the Schooner Oceana, the master of which was Albert. I have a > copy of the Crew > List which states that the voyage, which began and ended in > Brightlingsea, > lasted until October 1911. > > The Oceana was owned by Gilbert Augustus Tonge a wealthy business > man with a > large estate in Cowlinge Suffolk. > > The purpose of the voyage was given as "cruising for pleasure to > any British > or Foreign ports the owner or master may deem proper". > > My researches seem to indicate that the Oceana may have been used > for racing. > > Can any one provide me with further details of the Oceana, its > voyages and > design. A Picture would be "the holy grail" > > Thanks > > Alan Peggs