How can I find info on my G.Grandfather who was a Gavle Seaman, Please

[linda]

My Great Grandfather was Anders Gustaf Pettersson, whe was a Merchant seaman and from what I saw on a look up was on the Ship Lydia,
1873 who deserted in New York.  I am told that they kept records in some kind of book. He had taken on the name Forssback and I am trying to find out when, where and why the name and any other information about him.  Is there somehwere I can find his Seaman book.  or articles.  Any help would be appreciated.
Also there is a book named Gavle seaman who deserted at U.S. Ports written by a Nils Olssen at the Augusta College but I havent been able to find that yet.
Linda Forsbeck

[Judy Olson Baouab]

Hi Linda,
 
As I mentioned a few days ago on this board in answer to your question, the article is available from the Swenson Center at Augustana College.
 
http://aforum.genealogi.se/discus/messages/2450/37812.html?
 
Elisabeth Thorsell gave you some excellent information from the new cd called Sjöfolk.
 
Judy