My grandfather was a merchant marine.I do not know the year for sure but he died in a accident in 1946.I have photo of him with his uniform on but cannot find his record.His name was Thomas Frank Tallent)He was from Yancey county North Carolina.He was stationed in New York for a while.Thats all i know.I hope some one can help me find his record.I have still not found his records.Does anyone know who to contact about them. He was at (Sheepshead Bay in NY.)