Tracing Births, Deaths & Marriages at Sea

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By: Christopher T & Michael  J Watts

All at sea finding the birth, death or even marriage of one of your ancestors? Well perhaps the event did actually take place at sea. With chapters on civil registration, merchant, Royal Navy, passenger ships and special categories, this book will help guide you through the myth and fact of what records there are to help you discover the truth.

Not only are records for the British covered, but also Australia, New Zealand, the United States and other former colonies. Written by Christopher & Michael Watts 2004, A5, 180 pages.