HMS Champion

[colin bennett]

Hi! according to the 1881 british census my Gt, Gt, Grandfather was recorded as being a stocker on HMS Champion, Royal navy, England.
His name was James W Fellingham.
Any information regarding this vessel etc would be appreciated. Thanks a grateful Val Bennett, wife of colin

[Geoffers]

I would always suggest trying Paul Benyon's web-site in the first instance, you'll find HMS Champion listed:
http://www.pbenyon.plus.com/18-1900/C/00908.html

The National Maritime Museum may have a photo in its very large collection (if it does, you can purchase copies). Have a look at their web-site
http://www.nmm.ac.uk/
On the left side of the screen under 'Find your way is a link - 'Picture Gallery'
select this, then 'historic photographs collection' and finally the link
'search the historic photographs collection'

You should get two hits, one is of HMS Champion (1878) select this and there are 8 photos listed in the collection.

Geoffers

[colin bennett]

Thank you so much for your reply and information . My wife was so pleased to see the ship and get a little more information about it.
Many regards colin & val

[MARY WHITE]

Dear Colin I was searching the Internet for info on HMS champion when I came across your message. I did this because I have a plant stand C 1930s/ 40s? with a plaque on it that says the wood is from HMS Champion. Jiust thought you might like to know,

Mary

[colin bennett]

Just to say, thanks for your information on the ship Champion.
Colin