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Title: What does DP stand for on Norwegian/Russian Passport 1955
Post by: VICTORIA on Thursday 06 January 05 23:33 GMT (UK)

In 1955 Liverpool I was shown a passport by a seaman in Liverpool His name was"Nils" On this passport was stamped  DP He was very upset about this endorsement. He was 22yrs. His parents were one Norwegian,and one Russian.I always thought this meant displaced person. I was told that this could also have bearing on his
character???Has would it be possible to have no country to belong to in 1955??Does anyone know what this could have meant.
Victoria ???

Title: Re: What does DP stand for on Norwegian/Russian Passport 1955
Post by: Hackstaple on Friday 07 January 05 00:20 GMT (UK)

This may have been, and probably was, a Seaman's Passport or Merchant Marine Card or Z Card - all names for the same thing. it was unusual for merchant seamen to carry regular passports. The Z card was recognized world-wide.
Yes there were millions of displaced people around in 1955 - not as many as today.
His status may have been established by a declaration issued by the UNHCR - refugees aid. His parentage would only have been assumed unless he could produce proper proof of birth and, obviously, he could not. Aberdeen has a large and important Norwegian Seaman's Institute which is long-established. If anyone can help you it is there. 8)

Title: Re: What does DP stand for on Norwegian/Russian Passport 1955
Post by: VICTORIA on Friday 07 January 05 00:27 GMT (UK)

Thank you ever so much for this prompt information. How do I contact Norwegian seamans institute in Aberdeen??
Victoria :)

Title: Re: What does DP stand for on Norwegian/Russian Passport 1955
Post by: Hackstaple on Friday 07 January 05 08:56 GMT (UK)

Sorry - you will have to search the Web for that - I am sure it is till there somewhere.

Title: Re: What does DP stand for on Norwegian/Russian Passport 1955
Post by: VICTORIA on Friday 07 January 05 09:01 GMT (UK)

Thank you will start search.
Victoria

Title: Re: What does DP stand for on Norwegian/Russian Passport 1955
Post by: stambourne on Monday 24 October 05 09:07 BST (UK)

 Hi there,
That Norwegian bit rings a bell,  I think I'm right that
there was once a thing called a 'Nansen Passport',
looked very official, often issued to Displaced Persons
signed by famous Norwegian explorer, Nansen, and
gave 'stateless' persons some sort of paperwork to travel about with. Whilst of no real standing, this document was treated as helpful at the frontiers of many countries.

regards

Stambourne

Title: Re: What does DP stand for on Norwegian/Russian Passport 1955
Post by: VICTORIA on Monday 24 October 05 14:05 BST (UK)

Hi, do you know who would have issued this passport.

Victoria   :)

Title: Re: What does DP stand for on Norwegian/Russian Passport 1955
Post by: VICTORIA on Wednesday 17 March 21 08:30 GMT (UK)

Hi I have returned for search.  :'( :'( I completed a form sent to UNHCR to see if they can help. I would appreciate any help.
Thank you.