Is there anywhere I can research crew lists and names of Merchant Seamen during WW2 and later. My father Patrick Joseph Byrne born Dublin 1910 served in the Merchant Navy during the war and beyond. He was an Engineer.
Helen,
You should contact the National Archives in Dublin www.nationalarchives.ie to see what records they have.
See attached re British Merchant Navy.
Regards,
Hello Helen & McCoy, Helen I was in Irish Shipping as an engineer in ghe 1960s and 1970s, there is an Irish Shipping Ltd 1941 - 1984 private Facebook page, if on FB apply to join, there are numerous photos and shipping lists for the company, there is a separate FB page on the Irish Merchant Ships and Seamen.
Irish Shippping was set up in 1941 using old ships to supply Ireland during the war, there were recently some stories about the Irish Pine torpeoed with all hands around this time of the year, worth a look if you are on FB or find soemone who is to ask the question.
Let me know if you want assistance.
Regards
Pat
Thank you both, I will have a look at your suggestions, most helpful.