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Grandfather Merchant Seaman
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Gillian | Report | 10 May 2007 13:38 |
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Just found out off his marriage cert that my husband's grandfather was a merchant seaman in 1919(Bolton) Where do I go to get more information about this? thanks gil I am really grateful for all your advice:-) However having gone into the National Archives I am at a loss as to what I am looking for and what links I need to press to gain access to what might be my husband's grandfathers records:-( gil |
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BABZ... | Report | 10 May 2007 13:58 |
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You could try ,, www National Archives dot gov dot uk or Google National Archives. for 'Seamans Records', if and when you find anything in your search, order them via their Digital Express copy service on the site. sometimes there is a photo included! Not sure what years this covers but. Price (£) 3.50 Good Luck. Babz |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 10 May 2007 19:05 |
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My grandfather and his best mate were Merchant Seamen in Southampton, I haven't found them on the National Archives site, but I went to the Local Studies Centre in Southampton where I managed to get copies of both their records, and photo's. Perhaps a local studies centre in or near Bolton would have records. maggie |
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Jane | Report | 10 May 2007 19:17 |
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Seamans pouches are well worth a look at. They can contain Photos, next of kin, addresses, descriptions, ships he's been on seaman ship qualifications. Lots of information. If your unlucky they don't have much. They are free to look at in the National archives. I've looked at some recently and now wish I had some seaman in my family. Good luck Jane |
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Norma | Report | 10 May 2007 20:03 |
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Southamton Archives hold the Central Index Register of Merchant Seamen 1918-1941. For a fee of £7 they will search the index if you are unable to visit yourself. They did a search for me recently and found 3 cards for my grandfather. Norma |
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Christine | Report | 10 May 2007 21:56 |
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Hi Gillian I found a record for a great uncle on the National Archives site which was well worth the £3.50. Unfortunately he was being discharged for conduct unbecoming, but it gave details of his tattoos (a mermaid on his left arm) colour of eyes, complexion, height as well as punishment. Fantastic! Chris |
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