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John White Merchant seaman.. Sudan Campaign 1881 - 1898

John White Merchant seaman.. Sudan Campaign 1881 - 1898

Posted: 26 Aug 2014 11:57AM GMT
Classification: Query
Merchant seaman JOHN WHITE born Bideford (Devon) 1841
The 1891 census shows him living with his family at Clifton, near Bristol Harbour. He is shown as a ships carpenter. I believe shortly after this he went to sea (probably from Bristol), ship unknown. It appears his ship became involved with the conflicts in the Sudan Campaign 1881 - 1898, and according to family hearsay his ship was impounded and he held prisoner for over 5 years in one of the Middle East Ports, Alexandria and Constantinople have been mentioned. He returned home at Clifton Bristol in time to be on the 1901 census. He lost his left arm whilst away. I have been searching for years for some info as to his ship and what happened to him without success and would be grateful for any suggestions which might help me with my investigation.
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