# Death documentations whilst immigrating

**URL:** https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/death-documentations-whilst-immigrating/2587
**Category:** Questions and answers
**Created:** [2 October 2025 06:21 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/death-documentations-whilst-immigrating/2587 "2025-10-02T06:21:42Z")
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### Author: ![VibrantDiva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d26b3c/32.png) [@VibrantDiva](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/VibrantDiva)
#### Post date: [2 October 2025 06:21 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/death-documentations-whilst-immigrating/2587/1 "2025-10-02T06:21:43Z")

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Hi all,  
My late brother-in-law passed away en route to Australia in 1968. He was only 9 months old :’(

Neither of his parents is in a position to answer any questions.

I am trying to find out whatever I can about their trip to Australia, as well as the departure of the husband (& children), back to England approximately 3 years later.

Their application for the Assisted Migrant scheme has recently been digitalised. I thought we had found more information than that on previous searches; however, nothing is showing up anymore.

They travelled via ship from Southampton, disembarking in Sydney. It is noted on one of their application documents that no one has a passport.

Where should I base my search? Are there any key words i could use? The relevant surname isnt giving anything other than what I already have