[Stoat]

My uncle wasn’t in the military. He was on a cargo ship. The nazis didn’t care who they killed.  I’m trying to find the article my mother had about him when the ship had to stay in NY harbor because the germans had invaded Norway and they couldn’t go back. I’d like to know the name of the ship and find out where he really did go down. He came to visit us at that time since we lived in Central New York and I have pictures of this tall, strong, handsome Norwegian. He used to sing, play guitar, and write songs. I wish I could have gotten to know him better.

Fortunately, Free Republic is teeming with friendly people who are spectacularly knowledgeable about most anything pertaining to WW2 and I'm guessing that someone here may be able to direct you to the most promising places to progress with your research.  Perhaps there's a Merchant Seaman's association in the New York area that might also be able to point you in the best direction for finding more information as well.

[Marysecretary]

Thank you. I appreciate the advice. If anyone on here has any clue as to how I could find this out, I’d be very grateful. I know he was here in 1941 and I think he died shortly after.

[snippy_about_it]

Thanks Stoat, I’ve sent her a private reply, perhaps if we’re lucky we can help.