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Tracing Your Shipbuilding Ancestors (Paperback) by Anthony Burton
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Anthony Burton’s Tracing Your Shipbuilding Ancestors is a compelling and practical guide for anyone exploring family ties to Britain’s historic shipbuilding industry. With clarity and depth, Burton charts the evolution of shipbuilding from its medieval origins through its golden age in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, right up to its modern legacy. At its peak, shipbuilding was a cornerstone of British industrial might, employing tens of thousands and leaving a lasting imprint on coastal communities across the UK.
This book is both a historical overview and a hands-on research manual. Burton introduces readers to the wide array of national and local records available for genealogical investigation, from employment documents to trade directories and maritime archives. Whether your ancestor was a master shipwright, a riveter, or part of the vast support network that kept the yards running, this guide helps you uncover their story. Rich in context and grounded in Burton’s deep expertise in industrial history, Tracing Your Shipbuilding Ancestors is an invaluable resource for family historians and anyone fascinated by Britain’s maritime past.
ISBN : 9781848840966