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Lost at sea

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Diane

Diane Report 11 Oct 2007 14:38

Can anyone tell me what happens regarding a death registration if a sailor is lost at sea (say from a small private vessel) and no body is found?

I have 2 mariners in the 1800's who vanish from the censuses. (that thread is on the records office board)

Thanks

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 11 Oct 2007 14:44

Diane

You may find the answer here...

http://www.findmypast.com/resources/bmdatsea/marinebirthsdeaths.jsp

Chris

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 11 Oct 2007 15:03

Another thought...

I know that 'Presumption of Death' after 7 years can apply but I have no idea whether there was something similar in the 1800s.

Chris

Diane

Diane Report 11 Oct 2007 15:05

Chris...

thanks... have just read it... brilliant!

Well .. brilliant in that I have the answer... not so brilliant that I might not ever find my missing men!!