Salesman/Agent on P&O Ships

[Quester]

Hi,
I have an ancestor who sailed on P&O ships SS Kaisar - Hind & SS Corfu  in 1938 & 1939. He went to Yokohama, Kobe, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Penang, Cochin, Bombay, Aden, Port Sudan, Port Said, Malta, Marseilles, Gibraltar & Tangier. He also travelled on SS Karachi to Calcutta, India in 1937. And went to Mongolia & Australia. On the Incoming Passenger Lists he is described variously as a Salesman or Agent or Merchant.
He travelled 2nd class, have you any idea what he might have been selling? I should really appreciate knowing a bit more.
Best wishes from Quester

[CaroleW]

Could have been anything really given the wide range of countries he dealt with.  Silk/fabric possibly or "fancy goods".  Timber (doubtful)

What part of England did he live in?  Was it known for any particular product 

[Quester]

Hi Carole,
 He came from Plumstead, Kent. The only thing it was famous for was was the Royal Arsenal at nearby Woolwich, I don't think it had any other claims to fame.
Regards from Quester

[Robarsh]

Dear Quester,
I am new to this site so I can't work out how to get in touch. I see you have an interest in Marsh in Beaminster, as do I. I did not see any ref. to this in links.
Rgds Robarsh

[CaroleW]

Hi Rob

You have to make 3 posts before you can contact Quester by pm

Send a reply to this post and you will have made your 3 posts

You can then click on the little green scroll under Questers name etc and send a pm (personal message) which is the same as an email

[Robarsh]

Thanks for the help!
Rgds Robarsh