Victor Anthony Watts

[Linda Kable]

I find R108123 as his Discharge Number, think its the same person. On his CR2 Card. BT348
Served on the Rangitata as Asst Steward.
and Viceroy of India P&O SN Co. 1935
Cannot make out other Ships but there are three more in 1935 and the 1937.
Then Disc in 45.

Hello Doc, I'm attaching the record of service I have been given. Perhaps you could confirm some of the details with what you are seeing. It looks as if he has spent a fair bit of time on land duties with engineers as well as at sea.Victor Watts 1 001.jpg

[Keith at Tregenna]

Would you know his mothers maiden name ?

There is a:

Victor A Watts

Birth Registration: Apr-May-Jun

1927

Stepney, London.

Mother's Maiden Name: Higgs

[Linda Kable]

Yes, that's him.

[Doc Vernon]

Hello Doc, I'm attaching the record of service I have been given. Perhaps you could confirm some of the details with what you are seeing. It looks as if he has spent a fair bit of time on land duties with engineers as well as at sea.Victor Watts 1 001.jpg

Makes some interesting reading that Linda , we ex Seaman got up to some wierd things in our times!
I am gald that you put the Document on here as it will help some others that seek info, which cannot be obtained from Kew. As i have said many times Southampton does hold many Original Records but only certain Years!
Cheers

[Linda Kable]

What is at Southampton and Kew? I'm in Australia. Are these the locations of the records for the Merchant Navy?

[Doc Vernon]

Yes Linda
Southampton is the so to say original , and hold many Records but not all.
Kew is the Large of the two that holds most all Records, excepting for those at Southampton.
Cheers

[Linda Kable]

How do I access these records?

[Doc Vernon]

At the moment one cannot access any Records online ,except those that are already Digitised. This owing to the Covid issue.
Those who can get to Kew in person (Southampton as well) after making an appointment will be able to access Records in Person.
All others will now have to wait until al is back to normal, when that will be is any ones guess.
Cheers

Central index of Merchant Seamen

Reading the last Section on the Southampton Archive page that opens, looks like one may be able to make application online for that Fee shown. So would send them an initial Email and ask!

The service will cost £15 per surname for up to 3 individuals of the same surname

[Mark Baker]

Is there a photo of Victor Anthony Watts around?

[Doc Vernon]

Very ld post this but here is a small record on the person in question , in case Linda may see it!
As regards a Photo, there may be one somewhere on a Record Card but i cannot find it!
Cheers

Watts V A.jpg