7.
Apr. 20, 2013

My Grandfather, Albert George Stempfer, served on the Victoria & Albert Yacht as Chef de Cusine to King Edward VII during the cruises of 1909-13.

R. Stempfer

6.
Nov. 26, 2012

Back in the early 1900's I had a relation that was serving on the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert. Below are two photos, on his uniform it says HM Yacht. I was given when I was a child a cap tally with the same on, but I know longer have. Is there any site or place to go and search for the names of the crew members on the Victoria and Albert around that time?

Regards,
Alan Slade

5.
Nov. 8, 2012

Just a query about the Royal Marine compliment on the yacht, my grandad apparently worked in the King's rooms (not sure when) valet type work. He used to tell me that when cleaning, the cupboard or wardrobe door handles had to be removed and polished. I was wondering if you had any crew lists, he was I think Private Benjamin Newsam, he told me he was great friends with the King, who was a keen gardiner and once gave him a rose which he showed me in his garden. If you can help with any information I would grateful.

Thank you,
Robert J. "Bob" Farmery

4.
June 14, 2012

My Grandfather Harry Foskett served on the HMY Victoria and Albert for 3 years from 1911 until outbreak of war in 1914. He was a Leading Stoker. But recently I have discovered that he served on her as a civilian for 2
years before he joined the RN. Thanks to the recent publication by findmypast of staff lists of the Royal Household. He was an assistant storekeeper and worked on her 1903 to 1904.

Sandra J. Smith

3.
June 12, 2009

I was billeted on the Victoria and Albert while doing my gunnery course at Whale Island in 1944. She must have been a Great ship in her hay day. But I can't say the same for Whale Island all load voiced Gunnery instructors in Jack Boots.

Roy Cox

2.
Dec. 2, 2008

I am curious to know if there are any photos or references to the crew of HMY Victoria and Albert. My Great Grand Father was Chief Engineer on Victoria and Albert & I believe his last name was Gray (Could be Irland). I
have been told he served on 3 Royal yachts, but I'm not sure he could have as V&A seemed to have been in service for 45 years.

Thanks,
Nick Midwood
Sparkill, New York

1.
June 5, 2008

I'm curious, do deck plans for the Victoria and Albert II and III exist in an easily accessible format?