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    Hi, I am researching the names on our village war memorial and trying to find out more about Maxime Jollivet, born in Port Louis, Mauritius who served in the Merchant Navy during the war. He went from Second Mate to Master in five years, getting his Master's cert in 1920. I'd love to know how he came to be in the British Merchant Navy, what other ships he might have been with, and more about the SS Empire Lancer which was torpedoed by U-862, killing 42 of the crew (37 survived).
    I'd be grateful for any help anyone can give! Thanks so much!

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    On 16 Aug 1944 the unescorted Empire Lancer (Master Maxime Jollivet) was torpedoed and sunk by U-862 in the Mozambique Channel. The master, 36 crew members and five gunners were lost. 34 crew members and three gunners landed 60 miles south of Lumbo, Portuguese East Africa ten days later. https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ship/3318.html

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    Thank you Keth!

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    Early days, just a quick look, pos you have this already
    but, we here start at square one.

    Any other info that you may hold that will help us to help
    you would be appreciated.

    Will look at all and more in the morning.

    K.

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    National Archives Reference has something on him apparently?
    Deaths at Sea 1891- 1972 Incident 1944 Empire Lancer Jollivet Maxine
    BT334 Box 0101

    This is another Link to the Ship and Crew Lists https://discovery.nationalarchives.g...ls/r/C11054910
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    Copies of his Master's and Mate's certificates, along with application forms detailing some 18 or 19 ships he served on, are available via Ancestry.com. There are 10 documents. Search under UK & Ireland Masters and Mates Certificates 1850-1927.

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