Thanks to all who responded to my query. The document regarding Henry HARPER'S service in the RN is held in the National Archives; Catalogue Reference ADM/188/47 My mother held the unshakeable belief that Henry H, her grandfather, had served aboard HMS Seringapatam, but I can't verify it. Frustrating! Cheers Frank 26* 10' S; 28* 08'E -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 76 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message