Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Edward Collins Martyn
Merchant Navy (R133189). British
| Born | 4 May 1914 | Padstow | |
| Died | 1978 | (63) |
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Roster information listed for Edward Collins Martyn
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | St. Usk | Steam merchant | Chief Officer | 20 Sep 1943 | U-161 |
Personal information
Edward Collins Martyn went to sea as an apprentice in 1931 and married in 1941. After surviving the sinking of St. Usk he continued to serve as chief officer for the South American Saint Line and later became a Master Mariner, mostly sailing on the motor merchant St. Essylt. After the Saint Line was closed around 1963 he commanded various ships of the Clan Line until he retired.