Geneological research world war ii merchant navy military. This book is a history gamechanger in putting the indian ocean at the centre of. Spices and slaves 15001807 a history of the british merchant navy by richard woodman 23 oct. The merchant navy in the battle of the atlantic 19391943 and a five volume history of the british merchant navy. It can be dated back to the 17th century, when an attempt was made to register all seafarers as a source of labour for the royal navy in times of conflict. Log books, agreements and crew lists from britishregistered merchant. The netherlands institute of military history nimh possesses the personal details of almost all crew members of the dutch merchant navy during the second. He has written 30 movels, and awardwinning fivevolume history of the british merchant navy, and is coauthor of the. The merchant navy has been in existence for a significant period in english and british history, owing its growth to trade and imperial expansion. If you are interested in receiving our weekly friday briefing newsletter showcasing new books, bargain books, navy news and photos, please create an account and select subscribe.
You have a long and glorious history, and i am proud to bear the title master of the merchant navy and fishing. Ians merchant navy books kindle and paperback for sale on amazon. The royal navy in eastern waters and millions of other books are available. Merchant navy history is scattered through various sources in a number of libraries and archives, and what exists and the location of that information depends on the type of vessel, its history and the period. This short guide can therefore, only give an introduction and general advice. Crew lists and agreements and log books of merchant ships 1747. Registration of cooks in the merchant navy began on 30 june 1908. The maritime history archive search their crew list index by ships official number. A history of the british merchant navy book series. The merchant navy is the maritime register of the united kingdom, and comprises the seagoing. Use this guide for advice on how to find british merchant shipping records known. Masters under god presents the third of five books in richard woodmans groundbreaking history of the british merchant navy, covering the period from 1817 to 1884, from the end of the napoleonic war to the first steamships bound for australia, then in the throes of a great immigration boom. Spices and slaves 15001807 a history of the british merchant navy, britannias realm. A history of the british merchant navy series by richard.
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