Tracing Your Merchant Navy Ancestors (Paperback) by Simon Wills

Tracing Your Merchant Navy Ancestors by Simon Wills is a practical and engaging guide for family historians interested in uncovering the lives of ancestors who served in Britain’s Merchant Navy.

This book explores:

• The history and evolution of Britain’s merchant service, from its expansion during global trade to its critical role in wartime
• The daily lives and duties of merchant seamen, including officers, engineers, stewards, and other crew members
• Risks and rewards faced by seafarers—such as shipwrecks, acts of bravery, and disciplinary actions
• Research strategies, including:
  • Key archives and maritime records
  • Online databases and websites
  • Books and museums that offer deeper insights

Structured in short, information-rich chapters, Wills provides both historical context and step-by-step guidance for tracing individual men and women who were part of this vital maritime tradition .

 

ISBN : 9781848846517

£14.99

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