Aaron, HMS "Clio" was launched at Sheerness 1858, became a training ship in River Thames, London, 1876, transferred to Menai Straits 1877 and moored at Glyn Garth near Bangor Pier. Sold in 1919, broken up at Bangor 1920. Life was tough for the young lads who were trained on board, and in Llandegfan churchyard, there are graves of 29 Clio boys. Their sad demise is described in an article in the Transactions of the Anglesey Antiquarian Society (1985), by Emrys W. Roberts. At the Library of University of Wales Bangor is the same author's M.Ed. thesis (1979), "The Clio (1877-1920): a study of an industrial training ship in North Wales". The same library holds "Annual Reports" of the Clio for 1908-1919, and there are a few other Reports scattered in various other archives. There are several photos of the ship and crew held at Caernarfon Record Office. Did your William Thomas stay in the area after 1881? Regards, David Price, Bangor -----Original Message----- From: Aaron Reid [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 21 September 2004 18:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CAE] Training Ship Clio 1881 Census Re: William Francis Thomas Does anyone have any information on the Training Ship "Clio" I have a relative listed as an Instructor below from the 1881 census: William THOMAS 46 Gosport, Hampshire, England Instructor Pensioner I have seen many pictures of the boat and crew on the Internet but have yet to see one with names. He is my great great grandfather and would love any information. Thanks! Aaron Reid Toronto, Canada --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Yahoo! Canada Personals ==== WLS-CAERNARFONSHIRE Mailing List ==== Cewch ddanfon negeseuon Cymraeg neu Saesneg i'r rhestr hon This list covers a bilingual area, in which messages in both Welsh and English are welcome ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237