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Is there a web site for Deaths at Sea of Merchant

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David

David Report 18 Aug 2007 17:51

I'm trying to find the death of a 'Chief Mate, Merchant Service' between 1892 and 1901. His name was Harry Whitworth Hett. I'm fairly sure he died at sea. Does anyone know if there is a web site covering this era? Many thanks Christel

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 18 Aug 2007 17:58

Have you tried findmypast? Reg

David

David Report 18 Aug 2007 18:06

Hello Reg, Yes I have tried that one, but unfortunately it only has records up to 1890. Thanks anyway Christel

Gill

Gill Report 18 Aug 2007 19:20

Lots of information on this site: http://www.mariners-l*co*uk/UKDeathsAtSea.html Replace * with . Gill

David

David Report 19 Aug 2007 13:30

Hi Gill, Thank you for that, have looked, it seems the only way of finding out is to go to Kew, nothing actually on line for the dates I need. At least I know some records exist. Thanks again Christel