Descripción
What was a merchant seaman’s life like in the past, whar experiences would he have had, what were the ships like that he sailed in, and what risks did he run?.Was he shipwrecked, rewarded for bravery, or punished?. And how can you find out about and ancestor who was a member of the long British Maritime tradition?. The author concise and informative historical guide takes the reader and researcher through the fascinating story of Britain’s merchant service, and he shows you how to trace individual men and women and gain an insight into their lines.
