The National Archives website has had a make over recently and it does appear more user friendly for searching. It appears, unfortunately that some passenger lists did not survive. If the record simply didnt survive knowing about it may be some consolation rather than going round and round in circles. There's always hope; advice might help. This is a brief guide to help you find records of someone who emigrated from Britain. The best place to look is in the archives of the destination country, as there are relatively few records of people leaving Britain. There are many references in documents in The National Archives to people emigrating to other countries, but no single index of names. Most of our records are about emigration as a subject rather than about particular emigrants. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/emigrants.htm Findmypast.co.uk www.findmypast.co.uk in association with The National Archives, is proud to present ancestorsonboard, a new database featuring BT27 Outward Passenger Lists for long-distance voyages leaving the British Isles from 1960 right back to 1890 - but this is no good for those of you whose ancestors left prior thereto. BBC Magazine "Who do you think you are" caught my eye this morning http://www.ancestorsonboard.com/ Many records from before this period or for vessels travelling to destinations within Europe either do not survive or can be difficult to use without knowing precise information about date and port, but it is worth having a look at The National Archives guide at www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=106 to see what is available that may be relevant to you. On this page there are links, within a frame, on the page for migrants to various parts of the world. http://tinyurl.com/3k3d5ds Janet PS The next UK television series of WDYTYA starts next week.