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« on: Wednesday 29 October 14 14:48 GMT (UK) »
My ancestor stated that he was a member of 107th Norwegian N & R S.  Can anyone tell me what this stood for?  He was a merchant seaman afterwards.

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Re: NORWEGIAN
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 29 October 14 15:01 GMT (UK) »
If no one comes up with a definitive answer. Try a post in the guest book of this Norwegian owned website.
http://www.warsailors.com/
Dim ateb yn well nag ateb anghywir. Nid oes dim yn ddall fel rhai nad ydynt yn dymuno gweld

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Re: NORWEGIAN
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 29 October 14 15:14 GMT (UK) »
Thanks.  I'll give it a little while, then try the website. :)

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Re: NORWEGIAN
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 29 October 14 15:19 GMT (UK) »
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107th Norwegian N & R S
Where did this reference come from? It might help us to understand the context
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Re: NORWEGIAN
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 30 October 14 13:37 GMT (UK) »
It was in answer to the question "Were you in a foreign service?" on his Seaman's Ticket issued in 1845.

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« Reply #5 on: Thursday 30 October 14 15:00 GMT (UK) »
OK I see it - thanks
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Re: NORWEGIAN
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 30 October 14 15:44 GMT (UK) »
I don't think that is "107th"

I think it says "10 yrs".
Is it possible the second part after "Norweigian" is "N+MS" =  navy + merchant service, or something along those lines?
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Re: NORWEGIAN
« Reply #7 on: Thursday 30 October 14 15:48 GMT (UK) »
Thank you so much.  I think you are right.  Amazing how a fresh set of eyes sees things more clearly.  I'm impressed how you found it given the limited information too.  :)
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