Alexander Pilley's profession

[Dannemois]

I know Alexander Pilley was a seaman but can someone please tell me what the wording is in the line  below his name.

[Christine53]

Seaman mercht serv ie  seaman merchant service

[*Sandra*]

Seaman mercht serv ie  seaman merchant service

Totally agree - 

Sandra

[Dannemois]

Thanks both

[Dannemois]

Alexander Pilley was on the 1861 census of Leith with his wife and young family.  He is NOT recorded in 1871.  His occupation of seaman, and the fact his wife remarried in 1871, led me to presume that perhaps he died at sea.  Any advice on where I can find such a record would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks

[rosie17]

Have you checked this death on Scotland's people
Alexander Pillow age 39 years
1870
Leith South
Mothers maiden name Thomson

Rosie

[Christine53]

The 1870 death confirms wife Margaret Inglis and father George Pillow seaman. Cause of death ?
bronchitis.

[rosie17]

The 1870 death confirms wife Margaret Inglis and father George Pillow seaman. Cause of death ?
bronchitis.

Thought it might have been him 

Rosie

[Dannemois]

Hello Christine and Rosie

I must admit to not seeing that entry, I've added it to my list of certificates to download. 

Thank you both, very much appreciated

Roy