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Watts, Christopher T., and Michael J. Watts. ''My Ancestor was a Merchant Seaman: How can I find out more about Him?'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1986. (FHL book 942 U37w.) This guide explains contents of a variety of records as they relate to the merchant seaman, including Lloyd’s Marine Collection. | Watts, Christopher T., and Michael J. Watts. ''My Ancestor was a Merchant Seaman: How can I find out more about Him?'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1986. (FHL book 942 U37w.) This guide explains contents of a variety of records as they relate to the merchant seaman, including Lloyd’s Marine Collection. | ||
''' | '''Deaths at sea'''. For Marine deaths see BT or Board of Trade registers 158-160 (above); other records indicating records of seaman who died at sea are available in the United Kingdom and at the Family History Library. The place where the seaman came from is often included. Additional records are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog and are found under: | ||
GREAT BRITAIN - CIVIL REGISTRATION | GREAT BRITAIN - CIVIL REGISTRATION | ||
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GREAT BRITAIN - CIVIL REGISTRATION - INDEXES | GREAT BRITAIN - CIVIL REGISTRATION - INDEXES | ||