United Kingdom, Merchant Seamen Records, 1918-1941

Index and images of microfiche copies of a card index originally kept by the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen, series BT 348, BT 349, BT 350, and BT 364, now held at The National Archives. The contents of the records vary, but they usually include the seaman's name and the year and place of birth. Some cards include photographs.

Cite This Collection

"United Kingdom, Merchant Seamen Records, 1918-1941", Database. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : 8 December 2025.

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