Harry Cater

[Andrew Paddison]

I am looking for information on Harry Cator. I believe a Commodore of the Blue Star Line in the late 1940's.
He was probably a Captain with the Clan Line in the late 1930's.
He was probably originally from Teeside or Tyneside
Thanks
Andrew Paddison

[Doc Vernon]

Here is bit of info on H Cater hope it may help.
Cheers

Thanks to A Band Staff Register site! Reads that he is sadly passed on now though!

H Cater (bandcstaffregister.com)


Clan MacLean (3) (bandcstaffregister.com)

Crew List for the Clan Sinclair are available from ____ at a cost of course
Cheers As he was officially given the Capacity of Captain of that Ship in 1930

Crew List Index Search Results (mun.ca)

[Hugh]

Hello and welcome Andrew,

Harry Cater b. 22.7.1888 at Kingskerswell. Devon. Dis. A number 478409. Certificate of Competency number 005303.
He has 1 x CR 10 with photo, 1 CR1 and 1 x CR2 cards held in the Central Index Register (Fourth Register of Seamen). Originals held at Southampton City Archives with copes on pay site FMP and on microfiche at TNA Kew

As well as the information shown on the bandcstaffregister.com page, I can confirm that H. Carter appears to have served as follows – this list will be incomplete.
You should also obtain his form CRS 10 - service record, 1941 until leaving the service. It should be held at Kew in piece BT 382/293
He should also have records in Lloyd's Captains Register held at the London Metropolitan Archives. His pre-1927 Apprentice record and Masters/Mates tickets should be held on the Ancestry site.

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115756 – CLAN MACALISTER – 24.9.1914 – 23.2.1915
106037 – CLAN SUTHERLAND - 15.3.1915 – 21.9.1915
129578 - CLAN MACPHEE – 7.1921
141874 – TOLOA – 7. 1921
144661 – HESPERIA - 1928
168828 - BANGKOK II – 28.9.1943
165971 – CLAN MACDONALD – May 1945

His WW2 medal file is held at Kew in piece BT 395/1/15568 ****note the discharge number on this record is incorrect***
I can’t find a surviving WW1 medal file for him.

Regards
Hugh

[Doc Vernon]

Good work Hugh
Saved me some time on this one , thanks!
Getting quite a few requests of late about Family research here!
Cheers

Just something that baffles me here is that i cannot find him on the FMP Site that i use almost daily?? Wonder why as you state that there are Records there!

Anyway at least there are other avenues as you have posted!
Cheers

[Hugh]

Just something that baffles me here is that i cannot find him on the FMP Site that i use almost daily?? Wonder why as you state that there are Records there!

They are there, just search for him. I would post them here but as they are from a paysite I am reluctant due to possible copyright infringement. Andrew can pm me with his email and happy to send them on if he wishes.

I missed another CR2 card

144661 – HESPERIA – 13.8.1927
137782 – CLAN OGILVY – 1.12.1928
136330 – CLAN ROSS – 27.2.1930
124222 – CLAN SINCLAIR – 1.4.1930


Regards
Hugh

[Doc Vernon]

Thanks Hugh
However i still cannot seem to locate him on FMP ? Possibly i am trying in the incorrect Years?
This is the one i have tried, must i try some other Years?
Cheers

Search Results for Britain, Merchant Seamen, 1918-1941 | findmypast.co.uk

[Hugh]

However i still cannot seem to locate him on FMP ?
Search Results for Britain, Merchant Seamen, 1918-1941 | findmypast.co.uk

Try Harry Cater not Carter

Regards
Hugh

[Doc Vernon]

Oh my word! I have just recently had both my Cataracts removed and new Lenses replaced, and still cannot see! Damn!! Waht a Plonker! as old Del Boy would say! LOL
Cheers Hugh!

Search Results for Britain, Merchant Seamen, 1918-1941 | findmypast.co.uk

Just to show i got it thanks to Hugh! Cheers I must look more closely!