In partnership with the National Museum of the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom, Findmypast has published a new and growing archive of naval records.
British Royal Navy, Submarine Movement Cards
Trace the movements and postings of Royal Navy submariners between 1896 and 1968 with these 27,654 new additions. These cards were created by the Admiralty and reflect the highly mobile and closely managed nature of the submarine service.
British and Allied Warships Lost in the Second World War
Was your ancestor onboard a fallen warship during their Second World War Service? The 420 records in this collection may illuminate their experiences.
British Royal Navy Casualty Logs, 1939-1945
If your relative’s ship was lost, damaged or involved in a serious incident, it may appear within these 36,338 Second World War casualty log records.
British Women’s Royal Naval Service Enrolment, 1917-1919
While women did not serve in Royal Navy combat roles, they played an important role in the naval effort through the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS). These 4,838 WRNS enrolment records can help to restore these brave women’s rightful place on the historical record.
Royal Naval Division Service Records, 1914-1920
Spanning the First World War and beyond, these 4,730 records can help you to chart your naval ancestors’ experiences, from enlistment to retirement.
Navy Lists, 1921-1937
Findmypast has also added 10,469,334 Navy list records, which provide the name, rank, occupation, and promotion dates of those who served between 1921 and 1937.
