Ray Lorrison
Ray belongs to: Royal British Legion Seaman's Mess
Ray was born in Moon Street, South Shields. After leaving school Ray went to cookery school before going to sea with the merchant navy in March 1937. He left the sea in 1953.
Ray was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 30 November 2005. The interview took place at the Interviewee's living room and lasted 39 minutes and 44 seconds.
Continuous Certificate of Discharge
Continuous Certificate of Discharge issued on the 14 August 1937. This document contains personal information and a record of each voyage undertaken. The certificate acted as both a passport and a reference. The captain of a ship would record the name of the ship, the dates of the voyage and the ability and conduct of the seaman on that voyage.
Ray has 14 memories in the memorynet:
Ray's memories with a Living Conditions theme:
Ray's other memories:
Joining the merchant navy- The ship's cook's routine
- Learning to make curry
- Cookery training
- The Atlantic convoys and Captain Walker
Ray Lorrison- Continuous Certificate of Discharge
- Certificate of Competency as Ship's Cook
- Higher Certification of Competency in Nautical Cookery
- Pool card
- Medals
- Certification of Innoculation Against Cholera
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