Hi, my Grandad served on the British merchant ships during WW2 between Britain and Russia. Im trying to find out all I can but i dont know where to look other than here. Unfortunately he hasn't got long left on this earth so I'd really appreciate any help whatsoever.
As for what im actually looking for im not sure of that either! just any info will do i suppose...
Anyways, the ships he served on are thus:-
Duke - 23rd October '42 Europa - 21st December '42 Dunluce Castle - 6 jan '42 Preston North End - 4th jan '43 Claverhouse - 1st march '43 Victory - 24th October '43 Pembroke - 20th November '42 Marlborough - 1st jan '44 Fenet - 13th May '44 Caroline - 1st July '44
Nearly killed twice, once his clothing snagged on the propeller shaft and he was flung across the room, cant remember the other incident (something equally daft i think). He was also arrested for being caught playing snooker in the officers mess.
Again, any leads would be greatly appreciated.
My first thought when reviewing this list of ship names was that many of them have Royal Navy heritage rather than merchant.
Having been unable to find any of the vessels listed as Merchant vessels during WW2 i searched here List of RN Ships and found the names and was able to find out that a number of them around the time of WW2 were bases with links to the Royal Naval Reserve.
Anyway here are some links to information that may help you on your way.
Good Luck with your search