Andy and Ron, Thanks so much for your replies. Ron, I came to the same conslusions as you. That CLY must stand for Clyde. Andy, thanks for the photos and detailed reply. Only snag, it wasn't a one off! Voyages found, all identical except one where it has built of iron in the script. Sayed Pacha G. Roche MC49 115 Greenock 90 HP 1849 Galloway London CLY Medit. 49 1851-52 one voyage 1852-1853 one voyage 1853-1854 Two voyages 1854-1855 Two voyages 1856 - 1857 one voyage I know that George Roch(e) had retired by 1861, 1861 Census he is back visiting brother in law in Llanstadwell in Pembrokeshire and is listed as Retired Master Mariner. He retired back there shortly to live after spending most of his sea going life out of Ireland. Once again many thanks for your help. Maureen