![]() ![]() Sometimes the only way to track down a record of a seaman is to trace the records of the ships he served on. ![]() If the seaman was only employed temporarily, or was an apprentice, he may not have been issued with a discharge ‘A’ number or a British Seaman’s Identity Card in which case he is unlikely to appear in the registers.Īccess to full details of seamen born less than 100 years ago may be restricted. Seamen’s Pouches, 1940-1972 (created primarily as files for paperwork supporting applications for discharge – files can contain paperwork from both the Fourth and Fifth Registers).Central Register of Seamen, 1941-1972 (also known as the Fifth Register of Seamen).Central Index Register, 1918-1941 (also known as the Fourth Register of Seamen).There are three principal sources of service details for merchant seamen up to 1972 (from 1972 go to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency). ![]()
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