Seamans registers c1920

[Chris Nilsen]

I am hoping someone can help me find seaman's records for Carl Nilsen (b.1897) & Alfred Nilsen (b.1901).

Both were from Lier/Drammen.

I have found records stating that by 1926 both were in the USA so I am assuming that they were in the merchant navy and jumped ship.

Is there an index of seaman's registers where I can search for them or what is the best way to locate them in seaman's records?

Thanks.

Chris.

[Kristian Hunskaar (privat)]

This should be Carl and Alfred in the name index.

 

Based on the name index, Alfred is easily found. When it comes to Carl, there is a question mark alongside his seaman number i the name index, obviously because the number is wrong. Number 5191 seems to belong to another seaman.

[Kristian Hunskaar (privat)]

Complete list of scanned protocols for district of Drammen.

[Chris Nilsen]

Thanks Kristian,

I found Carl on page 2 of the index. His nr. was 4605.

I am amazed at how much information is there.

I assumed they both settled in the USA but it seems they were seamen into the 1940's.

Looks like I have some work to do now transcribing.

Thanks again.

Chris.

[Chris Nilsen]

I found this on Alfred Nilsens seamans register (attached)

I hope someone can read it for me.

It is the latest dated reference on the page ( 6-2-1962).

I'm assuming it means he died after 1962.

Thanks

Chris.