Here's a poser: Naval Shore Parties. Multiple NP numbers

[Archer]

Is anyone here an expert on the identification of naval shore parties?

Here is an extract from the record of rating M9786

There are a string of NP numbers:

NP 2046/17

NP 8211/17

NP 8629/17

NP 8214/17

NP 8215/17

NP 4239/18

 

Any takers

 

:cheers:

William

[horatio2]

Nothing to do with "naval shore parties", the numbers quoted are references to contemporary communications/orders/drafts from the Naval Personnel (NP) Division of the Admiralty.

Edited 6 December , 2023 by horatio2

[Archer]

Oops!!

Well that makes much better sense. Thank you.

Now... How to find them?

:cheers:

William

 

[horatio2]

Just now, Archer said:

Now... How to find them?

Few, if any, of the many thousands raised, have survived in ADM records at TNA.

[Archer]

Oh well. It was worth a try. 

[simonharley]

NP refers to the Navy Pay Division of the Accountant-General's Department of the Admiralty which was divided into various branches: Seamen's Pay, &c. Branch, Seamen's Pensions Branch, and so on.

[Archer]

Thanks Simon. I wish I could lay my hands on those minutes / reports / signals...