Thomas Anderson Grieve

[Hugh Hoffman]

Does anyone have any information about Thomas Anderson Grieve, born in Dundee Scotland in 1920. He was a member of the crew of the tanker Thelidomus which made several trips from Central America to New York / New Jersey in 1950. Grieve later joined the Canadian Merchant Navy at Toronto in 1952. He may have previously been in the South African merchant navy; and it is the South African period for which we are particularly seeking information. Any info would be very much appreciated.

[Doc Vernon]

Hello Hugh H
Here is a link for his Seamans Pouch, which will have limited info.
He would also have a CRS10 which would have more info, and possibly may have some on his Future Ships etc??
So up to you if you want to try and obtain his CRS10.

Will look up that link and Post here as soon as i find it
Cheers

R269729 GRIEVE T A 29/09/1920 DUNDEE | The National Archives
R269729 GRIEVE T A 29/09/1920 DUNDEE

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Reference:	BT 372/518/90
Description:	R269729 GRIEVE T A 29/09/1920 DUNDEE
Date:	1913-1972
Held by:	The National Archives, Kew
Former reference in its original department:	R269729
Legal status:	Public Record(s)
Closure status:	Open Document, Open Description
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Access conditions:	Open on Transfer
Record opening date:	20 February 2001

[Doc Vernon]

Depending when he was on that Ship, here is also a Link for Crew Lists

Search results: 181730 | The National Archives

181714; 181715; 181716; 181717; 181727; 181730; 181731; 181732 | The National Archives


His CRS10 should be held in the following Series.
Cheers

Grice A J to Griffin A | The National Archives

[Matthew Childs]

I don't have any direct info on Thomas Anderson Grieve, but I know a lot of sailors back then would move between different navies, so it’s worth checking out both the Canadian and South African merchant navy records. When I was looking up family history, I found that specialized forums and maritime history groups can sometimes have random but useful info that’s not easily found elsewhere. If you're interested in his South African service, there might also be old crew rosters or shipping company records that could help. Best of luck with your search!

[Hugh Hoffman]

Thanks for your suggestions. I'll try and follow them up