Seaman Photograph

[Maxonian]

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where there might be a picture/ photo of a now dead seaman who rose from Cabin Boy to Captain in the early 20th century?

[Hugh]

It is a long shot. Can you give a name, date and place of birth please? If he joined prior to 1918 he may have a photo on any surviving CR 10 card.

Regards
Hugh

[Doc Vernon]

Indeed Hugh
This just makes it a guessing game without any info on who!
Cheers

[Maxonian]

Thank you for your response to my query regarding a photo of my wife's grandfather whose details are as follows. Robert Smith born 18 August 1871 or 1872 in Maryport Cumberland. His first ship the small Barque "Jessie Morris" joined Manchester Liners in early 20th century until he emigrated to Australia late 1927 disembarking in Melbourne, after which due to family troubles has not been heard of since despite the employment of professional researchers in Oz.
No family member has and photos. Many thanks for your interest.
Regards, Ray Lloyd

[Keith at Tregenna]

Robert Smith, born in A.Court, Crosby St, Maryport the 18 August
1871, Chief Merchant Offcr/Mstr Mariner/retd Sea Capta, married Barbara Scurr, the
19 April 1899 in Trinity Baptist Ch, Maryport (born the 10 September 1871 in
Eaglesfield St, Maryprt, Cumb, daughter of James Scurr and Jane Moordaff).

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[Keith at Tregenna]

Robert Smith noted here as a Master Mariner: Robert Smith (1872 - d.) - Genealogy


About Robert Smith

Final voyages December 1923

Robert, Barbara and their daughter Florence May embarked on the BALRANALD from Falmouth on 31st October 1927 ( robert aged 55)

Originally set said on 13th on BENDIGO but ship lost propeller off the Canary Islands and had to limp back to UK.

Robert and family left ship in Melbourne on 15th Decmeber 1927

[Hugh]

It looks like he has no CR10 card in the Fourth Register of Seamen so unfortunately there will not be any photos of him as a seaman.

You didn't ask for this information but I give anyway in case you have not seen it - his WW1 medal file BT 351/1/131501
can be downloaded for £3.30.
Regards
Hugh

[Keith at Tregenna]

Seems daughter Florence died in Oz:

Florence May Smith

Birthdate: 1900

Death: Died in Australia

[Keith at Tregenna]

Sorry need to ask if your wife is in contact with any of the relatives of Barbara Scurr's family or children.

Wife of Robert Smith

Mother of Florence May Smith; Edith Smith; Vera Smith; A N Other Smith (sibling) and Leonard Smith

Sister of James Scurr; Eleanor Scurr; George Scurr; Margaret Meals Scurr; Elizabeth Scurr and 1 other

?

K

[Maxonian]

No Keith, I regret that we have been unable to make contact with any of the Scurr family despite the rarity of the name (as opposed to Smith), and this after widespread enquiries in the area.We realise this would be the ideal way to perhaps locate a picture of the pair. We will have a renewed effort in the New Year to try this method again.
With thanks to all who contributed to the effort, all the best for 1916.
Ray.