Regarding my uncle, Captain John Karl Christian Martens. It is my
understanding that he is listed in the 1945 book of world records.
(Guinness Book of Records) It has to do with the fact that he was at
that time the youngest commissioned Sea or Merchant Marine Captain. He
is still living.  As far as i know he kept his captain's license
renewed through 2000. I would like to see if he qualifies for another
listing as the person holding such a license the longest period of
time. He is very special to me.  He suffers dementia now but he would
recognize the significance of a new listing.

Hello bleek,

My suggestion for you would be to fill out the following form:
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/newrecordform.asp

It appears the contact information for Guinness World Records is
offline, but they do say to send urgent enquiries to
mailto:crm@guinnessworldrecords.com

On February 3, this page should have more detailed contact
information:
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/contact/contactus.asp

I hope this is the answer you were looking for. If you need any
additional information, or any clarification please let me know. I
will do my best to further assist you.

tisme-ga


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Request for Answer Clarification by bleek-ga on 01 Feb 2003 22:30 PST

I guess I went beyond what I want to now at this time. I want to know
if my uncle is indeed listed in Guinesss, 1945, and what the entry
says.

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Clarification of Answer by tisme-ga on 02 Feb 2003 05:50 PST

Hello bleek,

Yes, that does change the question to a certain extent, but I will see
what I can find out for you. It might take me a day or two to get back
to you.

tisme-ga

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Clarification of Answer by tisme-ga on 03 Feb 2003 19:10 PST

Still nothing... perhaps if you filled out the form they would be able
to give you the information you need? I am still waiting for a reply
email and will keep you updated.

tisme-ga

The first edition was published in 1955 acording to the preface of my
current edition.

Knowing that Guiness Record books were not published is good
information.  I will try to ask my uncle. Perhaps it was Who's Who
that listed him.