death at sea

[macduffcat]

My infant gt uncle died on the way to New Zealand in 1860.  would his death have been recorded inScotland or the GRO.  I know he died, it's in the doctors report at the end of the trip.   His record would tie things up tidily.  Any help would be welcome, thank you.

[Valda]

The National Archives research guide on

Births, Marriages and Deaths at Sea

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=246

Regards

Valda

[macduffcat]

hello Valda, Thanks for your help.  Unfortunately I do not live in Britain so won't be able to take advantage of it.          Macduffcat

[LoneyBones]

Hi macduffcat,
welcome to RootsChat.
If you know the name of the ship there are ship lists, you'll find these on the Australia Board.
Generally a birth, death or marriage at sea is registered at the next port of call or at the voyage end, often both.
Try the archives at the city of entry to NZ.
Good luck,
Leonie.

[macduffcat]

hello, lonely bones,  It had not occurred to me to look in the Archives NZ.   Thanks for the thought, I'll do that.      macduffcat

[LoneyBones]

You're welcome.