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Discussion in 'Information Requests' started by daisy1942, Jun 8, 2010.

  1. daisy1942

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    Am researching family history and Dad, although an English seaman served on board two US ships; WELLANDOC (designated U.S. Army Tug (USAT) LT 797), which I believe did a run from South America to Canada; and DELAMAR which as far as I know towed damaged ships between Trinidad and the dry docks at Barbados. Dad was recruited by Kenneth Simpson, who worked for a US Army base as the local employment officer. Where would I find any details of ship movements, crew lists etc as I do not know for sure how Dad got to Trinidad - he may have been torpedoed and rescued, but again I do not know from what ship. The timescale would be approximately May 1942 to May 1944 and most of the time is likely to be on DELAMAR I think. He may have been amongst survivors of torpedoed ships who were temporarily accommodated at the race stand in Port Of Spain. My only other piece of information is that he was stayed at the Mariners Club at some point.

    Any help or suggestions gratefully received.
    Daisy1942
     

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