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| The Mercantile Navy List was a comprehensive register of British ships. Each British ship had its Customs Register. Learn what unique information these sources provide. |
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History and development of the Mercantile Navy List
Discover the value of the Mercantile Navy List which covers all British registered vessels, down to the very smallest. |
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How to use the Mercantile Navy List
Learn where copies of Mercantile Navy List can be found, the information they provide and how to use them for shipping research. |
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History of Customs registers
Customs registers are the ultimate official source of data on all British-registered ships. Initially introduced for shipping regulation, they include key details like ownership and master`s name. |
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How to use Customs registers
Find out how to use Customs registers in your shipping research. Discover where they can be found and what they won`t tell you. |