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Title: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: krisesjoint on Sunday 11 May 08 23:51 BST (UK)

http://www.irishmariners.ie/index.php

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: Christopher on Tuesday 13 May 08 17:43 BST (UK)

That's an interesting site but it's not much use to people if they only have a surname. You can list all surnames on the database ... there are fourteen Alexanders listed but I've no idea of Christian names. 1918-21 is almost a hundred years ago ... how many people would know their ancestor's identity number? I much prefer a database where information is provided by just entering a surname.

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: Neptune on Tuesday 15 July 08 22:16 BST (UK)

Hi

Just wanted to say 'Great Site'

I found a possible match for my gggrandfather on the site.I contacted Southampton and their reply has confirmed that it is him.

At last I've found out which county in Ireland he was born and his date of birth.I was even lucky enough to receive a photograph on the reverse of his card.
I'm really pleased as I didn't think I would ever find out where he came from.

Many thanks

Neptune        :)

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: PrueM on Thursday 04 September 08 01:04 BST (UK)

What a fantastic site!  I'm eagerly awaiting the surnames starting with 'S'.... :D
Thanks krisesjoint!
Prue

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: wyr_taliesin on Sunday 07 September 08 14:23 BST (UK)

Another 2000 names were added a few days ago, taking total to 18000. Surnames now complete to Mac and Mc. Next update end of September. ETA for completion - another six months?

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: kooky on Sunday 07 September 08 14:54 BST (UK)

This is a great site! Unfortunately my sea faring great grandfather died in 1886! :'(
He was variously described on certificates as sailor, mate, captain of a vessel and Captain Merchant Service.
Any one know where else I might search? I asked a researcher to look for him at Kew with no result, some years ago. I suspect he was captain on the passenger ferry to Liverpool! 8)
Kooky

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: Christopher on Monday 08 September 08 06:41 BST (UK)

Hello Kooky,

A captain on the passenger ferry to Liverpool is a good start.
There were ferries for Liverpool from several Irish ports. Most
of the companies running those ferries are fairly well known
and there should be records for some of them.

Christopher 

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: kooky on Monday 08 September 08 07:59 BST (UK)

Thanks Christopher! I was joking, but maybe there could be a lead here?
Kooky

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: Mr. MIGKY on Monday 08 September 08 09:35 BST (UK)

Kooky, here is a little bit of the history of " Isle of man steam packet co." from 1830 to 1904. It has ships and a list of captains with some pictures of the captains. This company sail regular to and from Liverpool.That might help you?
Migky  ;)


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Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: kooky on Monday 08 September 08 12:58 BST (UK)

Thanks Migky! I'll have a look.
Kooky

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: viggars16 on Friday 05 December 08 23:10 GMT (UK)

This is a great link. Found my wifes grandfather on first search

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: gina45 on Sunday 04 January 09 01:15 GMT (UK)

Thanks for sharing the merchant seamens site.. it has given me loads of information on my grand father... my great grandfather nicholas brennan was a coastguard after he was in merchant navy although i have found out little about that time the site coastguards of yesteryear gave me great help finding out about his career as a coastguard .. its worth checking out.. thanks again...
gina

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: crowlie on Thursday 11 February 10 14:17 GMT (UK)

Hi,
   Thanks for the Irish Mariners' site, I just found my Gran's brother on it, with lots of details.
Great site.
   bob

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: Endeavor on Monday 21 February 11 20:38 GMT (UK)

Thank you so much for this site.  I believe I found my great-grandfather. :-)

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: sandlotball on Monday 26 December 11 22:51 GMT (UK)

WOW ! What a great site !

4 relatives in the first 60 seconds - with detailed family information - simply amazing. Research is never that easy !

Title: Re: Irish Merchant Seamen 1918-1921
Post by: Kamilla on Tuesday 03 January 12 22:39 GMT (UK)

Looking for any info for John Mc Kevette Irish Merchant Seaman 1870 Dun Laoghaire.