Am I in the right forum for merchant navy info?

[scotratrescue]

Hi all,

Would this forum take in the merchant navy as well? My dad served in the merchant navy and lost shipmates during the suez canal crises. Im hoping to find out information on some of the ships he served on, particularly a ship named The Longa, i have his log book and he recieved a medal during the suez canal which id like to hand down to my son who is grieving terribly since my dads death and anything i can find out about his merchant navy days would be a great comfort.


Donna Reilly

[mac2001@tiscali.co.uk]

Hello there, have you tried the records centre at Kew, London?
Navy records are kept there, found my grandfathers records back from 1901-22 whilst he served. There is an office at Portsmouth that also holds records, a google search for Navy records etc at Portsmouth should come up with the details. Hope this helps.
Regards
MaRILYN c