Here an update that may interest you Library and Archives Canada has launched a new database called Royal Canadian Navy Ledger Sheets. It provides access to records of individuals who served in the Canadian Navy from 1910 (when it was formed) to 1918. In total, about 16,800 people are listed. The database also has a list of those who enlisted between 1919 and 1941. A typical record lists the full name of the individual, service number, date and place of birth, occupation prior to joining the navy and a record reference number. The records can be searched by name or service number. The system supports wildcard searches. Access is free. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/navyledgersheet/001102-100.01-e.php I got this off the IRELAND-GEN-NEWBIES mailing list. Marilyn Strout