Friday, December 26, 2025

Findndmypast Friday: New and Exclusive Naval Records

  I received this information from Findmypast today:

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Discover our newest Royal Navy releases

Royal Navy stories are now at your fingertips, with a brand new and growing archive of naval records, published in partnership with the National Museum of the Royal Navy. With three exciting new record sets, trace submariners as they slipped beneath the surface, casulties at sea, and family legacies forged in saltwater.


Was your ancestor a British submariner in the first half of the 20th century? These records trace the movements and postings of Royal Navy submariners from the First World War through to the Cold War, documenting where individuals served and when. Created by the Admiralty, submarine movement cards record a sailor’s attachment to specific submarines, shore bases, and depots, often noting dates of joining and leaving each posting. They reflect the highly mobile and closely managed nature of submarine service, with personnel frequently moving between boats, training establishments, and refit periods. For family historians, these cards help reconstruct an ancestor’s submarine career, clarify gaps in service records, and place individual service within the wider operational history of Britain’s underwater fleet. Created in partnership with the National Museum of the Royal Navy.


These records document British and Allied warships lost during the Second World War, recording vessels destroyed by enemy action, accidents, or operational hazards between 1939 and 1945. They provide vital information that gives context to your naval ancestor's experience during the Second World War, including how and where their ship was lost.


These records document British and Allied warships lost during the Second World War, recording vessels destroyed by enemy action, accidents, or operational hazards between 1939 and 1945. They provide vital information that gives context to your naval ancestor's experience during the Second World War, including how and where their ship was lost.

New titles from Darwen to Deptford

We're ringing in the festive season with three new titles, and a total of 200,800 new pages added to our newspaper collection.


Your guide to Navy records

Discover how to trace your Royal Navy ancestors and uncover their stories of service, adventure, and bravery at sea.

Learn how to explore naval records and uncover even more from our new collection, from ships and medals to pensions and muster rolls, bringing your ancestor’s maritime journey to life.


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