John May died at sea on his way back to England.

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Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 26 Send Message	May (JOY)	Report	16 Jan 2007 03:23
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 26 Send Message	One of my great uncles died at sea on the way back to England in the 40's or 50's. How does one look-up people who are buried at sea. Thanks May
Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 2,586 Send Message	Richard in Perth	Report	16 Jan 2007 06:19
	You'd need to check the marine deaths register. This is online at www.findmypast*com and also www.familyrelatives.org (the first of these is pay per view, the second site has no charge for these records). I had a quick look for you and found these on familyrelatives: John May, age: 10, ship: Harpagus, year: 1941, page: 206 John May, age: 37, ship: HMS Duke of York, year: 1945, page 487A John H May, age: 36, ship: C??taur, year: 1958, page: 49 These were the only John May's listed between 1940 and 1960. If any of them look likely, you can order the cert from the GRO (overseas section). Cheers Richard
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 26 Send Message	May (JOY)	Report	16 Jan 2007 22:51
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 26 Send Message	Thanks Richard that helps find a place to start. May