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#1 Martin G

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 08:29 PM

Hello

Can anyone tell me if there are any surviving documents relating to HMS Ark Royal for 1915 when the ship was stationed in the Dardanelles. In particular, is there a War Diary/Log Book (or equivalent)?  The Royal Navy is not my area, so please forgive me if this appears to be a basic question....

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Posted 14 August 2012 - 09:14 PM

Hi Martin,

there are two Logbooks at TNA for that period:

http://www.nationala....x=0&image1.y=0

Also this search at the catalogue:

http://www.nationala....x=0&image1.y=0

Clicking on the separate "hits" you can find more information as to the content of these files...


By sure this is more interesting for you:

http://www.nationala....x=0&image1.y=0


Oliver

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Posted 15 August 2012 - 06:14 AM

Hello Martin.
There are three awards to crew of ARK ROYAL for services in the Dardenelles.  Will Post if you so wish.

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#4 Martin G

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Posted 16 August 2012 - 05:00 PM

View PostLörscher, on 14 August 2012 - 09:14 PM, said:

Hi Martin,

there are two Logbooks at TNA for that period:

http://www.nationala...&image1.y=0

Also this search at the catalogue:

http://www.nationala...&image1.y=0

Clicking on the separate "hits" you can find more information as to the content of these files...


By sure this is more interesting for you:

http://www.nationala...&image1.y=0


Oliver

Many thanks. This is ideal. Regards MG

View Postsadsac, on 15 August 2012 - 06:14 AM, said:

Hello Martin.
There are three awards to crew of ARK ROYAL for services in the Dardenelles.  Will Post if you so wish.

Sadsac

Thanks for the offer, but I am only interested in the diaries rather than the individuals. Regards MG





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