Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 1 2
Results 11 to 20 of 20

Thread: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

  1. #11
    Marian Gray's Avatar
    Marian Gray Guest

    Default Re: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

    Last Newspaper that will upload, bottom of the page of the ''Aberdeen Press and Journal 16 November 1942''

    BL_0000578_19421116_002.pdf

    Name Lt-Cmdr Michael Willmott
    Death Date 18 Sep 1942
    Cemetery Portsmouth Naval Memorial
    Burial or Cremation Place Portsmouth, Portsmouth Unitary Authority, Hampshire, England
    Has Bio? N
    URL
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/...chael-willmott

    The London Gazzette is for our members to read:



    That's all I can find Robin unfortunately. Best approach the MOD for Michael's war years. May He Rest In Peace

    https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/...nd-.world-war/
    Last edited by Doc Vernon; 29th March 2023 at 07:14 PM.

  2. Thanks Doc Vernon thanked for this post
  3. #12
    Marian Gray's Avatar
    Marian Gray Guest

    Default Re: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

    Quote Originally Posted by Hugh View Post
    Hello Robin and welcome,
    Marian has give you a start and to add to the CR1 card she posted I can add his CR2 - same guy but someone has incorrectly transcribed his initial as a 'W'.
    I have transcribed the cards for you.

    Attachment 35862

    144539 – BRATTON CASTLE – 23.12.1926
    144539 – BRATTON CASTLE – 25.5.1927
    146079 – SAN UGON – 13.12.1927
    144248 – CORINALDO – 28.9.1928
    146079 – SAN UGON – 8.8.1929
    140389 – DEVON – 8.3.1930
    132757 – WAROONGA – 25.3.1933
    132766 – PIAKO – 20.1.1934
    144656 – HERTFORD – 21.7.1934


    Also just to confirm he was awarded the D.S.O. while serving in HMS/mTALISMAN.

    Regards
    Hugh
    Just noticed this post Hugh. Thank you very much indeed

  4. Likes Hugh, Des Taff Jenkins, Doc Vernon liked this post
  5. #13
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Inverness, Scotland
    Posts
    1,683
    Thanks (Given)
    272
    Thanks (Received)
    1891
    Likes (Given)
    1154
    Likes (Received)
    2838

    Default Re: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

    Some documents - source, HM Ships sunk by Enemy Action.
    The submarine certainly had a busy war and was even depth charged by Sunderland a/c from the RAF. This apparently was a risk that Lt.Cdr. Willmott was aware could happen and it did.





    Other accounts state the submarine hit an enemy mine.

    Maybe this could be enlarged Vernon?

    Regards
    Hugh
    Last edited by Doc Vernon; 27th March 2023 at 07:00 PM.
    "If Blood was the price
    We had to pay for our freedom
    Then the Merchant Ship Sailors
    Paid it in full”


    www.sscityofcairo.co.uk

  6. Thanks N/A, Doc Vernon thanked for this post
    Likes Des Taff Jenkins liked this post
  7. #14
    Join Date
    Jan 2023
    Location
    London
    Posts
    7
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    15
    Likes (Given)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    10

    Default Re: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

    I'm overwhelmed! Thank you both, Marian Gray & Doc Vernon, so much. It has saved me a lot of work and a trip to the Caird Library which, I gather, has NZSC crew lists (inc. FSNC) for the period.

    Yes, I have much material re Willmott's RN career in submarines. A genuine war hero.

    An article on Michael Willmott will appear somewhere later this year and I'll let you know when/where.

    Many thanks indeed

    - - - Updated - - -

    Quote Originally Posted by Marian Gray View Post
    Last Newspaper that will upload, bottom of the page of the ''Aberdeen Press and Journal 16 November 1942''

    BL_0000578_19421116_002.pdf

    Name Lt-Cmdr Michael Willmott
    Death Date 18 Sep 1942
    Cemetery Portsmouth Naval Memorial
    Burial or Cremation Place Portsmouth, Portsmouth Unitary Authority, Hampshire, England
    Has Bio? N
    URL
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/...chael-willmott

    The London Gazzette is for our members to read:



    That's all I can find Robin unfortunately. Best approach the MOD for Michael's war years. May He Rest In Peace

    https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/...nd-.world-war/
    He is also commemorated on the war memorial in his home village near Amersham, Bucks.

  8. Thanks N/A, happy daze john in oz thanked for this post
    Likes N/A, Doc Vernon, Des Taff Jenkins liked this post
  9. #15
    Marian Gray's Avatar
    Marian Gray Guest

    Default Re: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

    On behalf of Hugh, Vernon and myself you are most welcome Robin. Certainly would be delighted to read your article of Lt-Cmdr Michael Willmott in due course. A brave man indeed. Kindest Regards, Marian

  10. #16
    Join Date
    Jan 2023
    Location
    London
    Posts
    7
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    15
    Likes (Given)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    10

    Default Re: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

    Quote Originally Posted by Robin Knight View Post
    I'm overwhelmed! Thank you both, Marian Gray & Doc Vernon, so much. It has saved me a lot of work and a trip to the Caird Library which, I gather, has NZSC crew lists (inc. FSNC) for the period.

    Yes, I have much material re Willmott's RN career in submarines. A genuine war hero.

    An article on Michael Willmott will appear somewhere later this year and I'll let you know when/where.

    Many thanks indeed

    - - - Updated - - -



    He is also commemorated on the war memorial in his home village near Amersham, Bucks.
    2018 - War memorial Little Kingshill, Bucks#2.jpg

    This is the war memorial in Kingshill, Bucks with Michael Willmott's name on it. In November, with his daughter and grandson, we will be laying a wreath in his memory on Remembrance Sunday.

    We now have Michael's confidential record from the MoD (a minor miracle!) and I have lots of information from the National Archives.

    One last question: Is there a list anywhere of MN officers becoming Master Mariners? Willmott became one in either 1935 or 1936 according to a reference in his old school magazine.

  11. Thanks N/A, Doc Vernon, happy daze john in oz thanked for this post
    Likes N/A liked this post
  12. #17
    Marian Gray's Avatar
    Marian Gray Guest

    Default Re: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

    One for Hugh's expertise I should think Robin, possibly included in the UK Navy Lists, 1888-1970 mentioned in my #9, if Hugh confirms then I will go through them...Keep looking in.
    Last edited by Marian Gray; 30th March 2023 at 10:29 AM.

  13. Thanks Doc Vernon thanked for this post
    Likes Hugh, happy daze john in oz liked this post
  14. #18
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Inverness, Scotland
    Posts
    1,683
    Thanks (Given)
    272
    Thanks (Received)
    1891
    Likes (Given)
    1154
    Likes (Received)
    2838

    Default Re: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

    Quote Originally Posted by Marian Gray View Post
    One for Hugh's expertise I should think Robin, possibly included in the UK Navy Lists, 1888-1970 mentioned in my #9, if Hugh confirms then I will go through them...Keep looking in.
    Hi Marian,

    Not in this case as the Navy List is only for Royal Navy officers. I think Robin is asking for information prior to him joining the RN and specifically when he was a Master Mariner and where the lists are held and in this case he needs to check Lloyd's Captains Register (1911-1948) contact the London Metropolitan Archives, details here:
    https://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mw...MMARY_RG#coll2

    For some reason that link won't open when I copy it - try here and search in the box for Lloyds Captains Register - https://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mw...uage=144&file=[WWW_LMA]home.html

    Here is a pdf file - https://search.lma.gov.uk/rg_pdf_cre...earch_guide=72

    Regards
    Hugh
    Last edited by Hugh; 30th March 2023 at 01:21 PM.
    "If Blood was the price
    We had to pay for our freedom
    Then the Merchant Ship Sailors
    Paid it in full”


    www.sscityofcairo.co.uk

  15. Thanks N/A, Doc Vernon thanked for this post
    Likes N/A, happy daze john in oz liked this post
  16. #19
    Marian Gray's Avatar
    Marian Gray Guest

    Default Re: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

    Many thanks Hugh, did wonder if it was beyond any access that I subscribe to.

  17. Thanks happy daze john in oz, Doc Vernon thanked for this post
    Likes Hugh liked this post
  18. #20
    Join Date
    Jan 2023
    Location
    London
    Posts
    7
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    15
    Likes (Given)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    10

    Default Re: Federal Steam Navigation Company (part of NZSC)

    Thank you Hugh - & Marian,

    Yes, Hugh is correct - it is the MN list (not RN) that I'm trying to track down. Will try the Lloyds Captains Register and report back!

  19. Thanks N/A, Doc Vernon thanked for this post
    Likes N/A liked this post
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 1 2

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •