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Shipmaster
Good Morning,
I am transcribing some death and marriage registers this morning and have come across the same entry and not sure what it means.
I have two George Fenders that were Shipmasters and a James Beat that was a Shipmaster. (so far in my research)
The question:
On the death registry for Jane Beat Fender (1898), her deceased husband and father are documented as "Shipmaster \M.S./". What does that \M.S./ mean?
And when I am ready to see if there is any documentation about them, where do I look for Shipmasters?
Thank you!
Wishing all a wonderful day.
I am transcribing some death and marriage registers this morning and have come across the same entry and not sure what it means.
I have two George Fenders that were Shipmasters and a James Beat that was a Shipmaster. (so far in my research)
The question:
On the death registry for Jane Beat Fender (1898), her deceased husband and father are documented as "Shipmaster \M.S./". What does that \M.S./ mean?
And when I am ready to see if there is any documentation about them, where do I look for Shipmasters?
Thank you!
Wishing all a wonderful day.
Sharon Lighthouse
Fender, Alexander, Watts, Beat/Beall, Spalding, Anderson - Dundee
Duncan - The story, 3 Duncan brothers left Scotland to Yancey County, N Carolina. George W Duncan, it is assumed his father is John Duncan, perhaps 1 of the 3 brothers.
Fender, Alexander, Watts, Beat/Beall, Spalding, Anderson - Dundee
Duncan - The story, 3 Duncan brothers left Scotland to Yancey County, N Carolina. George W Duncan, it is assumed his father is John Duncan, perhaps 1 of the 3 brothers.
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Re: Shipmaster
I'm not sure about the \M.S./ bit, but I have a few Shipmasters in my extended family.
On the censuses, only two of them actually went to sea as a skipper (Master) while the other three were actually ship builders/owners. In every census they were on land. Maybe they went to sea between censuses - who knows?
On the censuses, only two of them actually went to sea as a skipper (Master) while the other three were actually ship builders/owners. In every census they were on land. Maybe they went to sea between censuses - who knows?
[b]Mary[/b]
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McDonald or MacDonald (some couldn't make up their mind!), Bonner, Crichton, McKillop, Campbell, Cameron, Gitrig (+other spellings), Clark, Sloan, Stewart, McCutcheon, Ireland (the surname)
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McDonald or MacDonald (some couldn't make up their mind!), Bonner, Crichton, McKillop, Campbell, Cameron, Gitrig (+other spellings), Clark, Sloan, Stewart, McCutcheon, Ireland (the surname)
Re: Shipmaster
Hi
Could it stand for Merchant Ship or Shipping (as opposed to RN, Royal Navy?)
Best wishes
Lesley
Is this on a post 1855 Scottish death entry?On the death registry for Jane Beat Fender (1898), her deceased husband and father are documented as "Shipmaster \M.S./". What does that \M.S./ mean?
Could it stand for Merchant Ship or Shipping (as opposed to RN, Royal Navy?)
Best wishes
Lesley
Re: Shipmaster
I was thinking maybe MS was for Motorised Steamer or something like that.
Stewie
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Searching for: Anderson, Balks, Barton, Courtney, Davidson, Downie, Dunlop, Edward, Flucker, Galloway, Graham, Guthrie, Higgins, Laurie, Mathieson, McLean, McLuckie, Miln, Nielson, Payne, Phillips, Porterfield, Stewart, Watson
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Re: Shipmaster
Yes, she died in 1898 and both her husband and father were deceased by then too but it could mean Merchant Ship I suppose or Motorized steamer. I just found it odd it was written for both of the men and they are both deceased.
I am totally clueless when it comes to anything seafaring other than I like to travel on water, haha.
I am totally clueless when it comes to anything seafaring other than I like to travel on water, haha.
Sharon Lighthouse
Fender, Alexander, Watts, Beat/Beall, Spalding, Anderson - Dundee
Duncan - The story, 3 Duncan brothers left Scotland to Yancey County, N Carolina. George W Duncan, it is assumed his father is John Duncan, perhaps 1 of the 3 brothers.
Fender, Alexander, Watts, Beat/Beall, Spalding, Anderson - Dundee
Duncan - The story, 3 Duncan brothers left Scotland to Yancey County, N Carolina. George W Duncan, it is assumed his father is John Duncan, perhaps 1 of the 3 brothers.
Re: Shipmaster
My understanding is Merchant Service. As for researching I think it would depend on what era and where they came from.
Regards,
Annette
Regards,
Annette
Re: Shipmaster
Of course, your understanding makes perfect sense Annette. Silly me...I just could not think of a word beginning with the letter S to do with merchant shipping other than ...ship!!
For info on available documents Sharon, see:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/reco ... lp=rg-3158
and
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/reco ... lp=rg-3179
and info about Officers at:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/reco ... ntnavy.htm
Best wishes
Lesley
For info on available documents Sharon, see:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/reco ... lp=rg-3158
and
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/reco ... lp=rg-3179
and info about Officers at:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/reco ... ntnavy.htm
Best wishes
Lesley
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Re: Shipmaster
Gosh, I would have never come up with Merchant Service.
Thank you so very much for all of the helpful posts!
Thank you so very much for all of the helpful posts!
Sharon Lighthouse
Fender, Alexander, Watts, Beat/Beall, Spalding, Anderson - Dundee
Duncan - The story, 3 Duncan brothers left Scotland to Yancey County, N Carolina. George W Duncan, it is assumed his father is John Duncan, perhaps 1 of the 3 brothers.
Fender, Alexander, Watts, Beat/Beall, Spalding, Anderson - Dundee
Duncan - The story, 3 Duncan brothers left Scotland to Yancey County, N Carolina. George W Duncan, it is assumed his father is John Duncan, perhaps 1 of the 3 brothers.
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Re: Shipmaster
Yep, it's Merchant Service.
Ann
Ann
Re: Shipmaster
Sometimes the incomplete Indexes to Lloyd's Captains Registers can be useful.
http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/capintro.htm
Alan
http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/capintro.htm
Alan