So frustrated!!!

[Certacito]

I know the Blue funnel records (Alfred Holt) were sent to Canada simply because they wanted them and our lot were going to destroy them. Unbelievable vandalism.

All blue funnel ships were named after characters from Greek (I think?) mythology. Automedon was one which my uncle served on and was sunk in the Indian ocean by the German raider Atlantis. He is still alive and kicking despite being badly wounded and a POW for many years.  I must be getting old because I can't remember the names and I used to deliver their laundry to Birkenhead docks and went on most of their ships.  Anyway there is a blue funnel association I think which may be able to help you.

You could try these people.  http://www.red-duster.co.uk/BLUEFUN.htm

Edit to include this which might help. http://www.merchantnavyofficers.com/indexframe.html

[mosstrooper]

This is a Forum much like this one, populated by a lot of very helpful people with a lot of Merchant Navy knowledge. I'm sure someone here will help you.

http://www.mercantilemarine.org/index.php