I am trying to find out how William Evans born 1830 at Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales, a master mariner, become the owner of a piece of land in the parish of Burrumbees, Victoria, Australia which he bequeathed to the London Missionary Society in 1908. Local tradition suggests that he made some money in gold mining.   His Board of Trade records show that he was only once possibly involved in Australian sailing. He sailed as a mate on the Alice of Sydney between 16 June and 18 November 1853. His application to become a master then showed a gap in his sailings of nearly 4 years.   How can I find out if the Alice sailed in Australian waters at this time? Will crew lists of Sydney registered vessels be held at TNA, Kew? In other words can I place him in Australia.   regards   Reg Davies http://www.welshmariners.org.uk/