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Lost at sea
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Keith | Report | 30 Jun 2007 22:11 |
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Circumstances of his death may be clarified by getting his death certificate. You have the reference. Good luck. Keith |
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Meryl | Report | 30 Jun 2007 18:51 |
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Thanks Donegal Girl. Just had a look at the photo. My Great uncle could be on that! |
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Unknown | Report | 30 Jun 2007 18:50 |
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Hi Thats what I thought when I saw it gives you a shiver. Would love to find one of my grandfather he was also merchant navy. Kindest regards Maureen |
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Unknown | Report | 30 Jun 2007 18:44 |
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Hello Country Girl There is a photograph of the crew of the Melita in 1922 here http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/exhibitions/archiveawareness/crewofrmsmelita.asp Kindest regards Maureen |
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Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it | Report | 30 Jun 2007 18:32 |
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As you now know the ships name you may get lucky and the ships log is at Kew. I got the ships log there for my grandad who was lost at sea in 1911 .failing that then some Merchant Navy records are held in Newfoundland, it will cost tho for the search |
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Meryl | Report | 30 Jun 2007 17:49 |
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Thanks very much Keith |
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Keith | Report | 30 Jun 2007 15:42 |
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James Long died age 22 in the GRO Marine Deaths indices 1923 ship name Melita entry in Page 54. He would be Merchant Navy. Good luck. Keith |
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Meryl | Report | 30 Jun 2007 15:11 |
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I have a great uncle lost at sea 1922. He was James Long born Liverpool 11th December 1901 to James and Mary Long nee Moran. That is all I know. How can I find out about the circumstances of his death. Was he in the navy etc. Help please. |
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