Thanks to input from this list and others I have filled in some of the gaps in the events. To recap .. This is about my uncle John KING CERA RN who was went missing on the night of 27 October 1943 from HMS Albatross. What I have now established is ... Albatross was then in Devonport having arrived on 6 October from Bombay and Mombassa (where she had 'disembarked her Walruses and all aviation stores ' quote from short history of HMS Albatross supplied by Naval historical Branch Portsmouth) Albatross was 'reduced to care and maintenance a month after arrival in Devonport. The body of John KING was found on 7 November in the area of Richmond Walk only a mile or so down stream. I have the Coroners report which contains witness statements. The body was in a 'very decomposed condition' and in 'ERA's working uniform'. 'He was last seen about 11 pm on board ship. By 12 midnight someone heard a scream and then he was found to be missing. Search was made.' Albatross 'was then in HM Dockyard Devonport' ...being 27 October. He was buried at 11 o'clock on Armistice day 11 November 1943 with 'Naval Honours' ( my father's note after attending the funeral) So it seems he fell overboard while working ay night ... Now a few more questions ... Would HMS Albatross be actually moored in the river or berthed? Would a ships records include notes of such details .. And (more likely) the loss of a CERA? I understand any records from HMS Albatross will now be at National Archives in Kew. Anyone know where I can find out the weather conditions on the night of 27/28 October 1943 in Devonport? Many thanks for the help Regards Robin