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Maritime research index

Jack Ship Masters and Crew List References

This index brings together Jack ship master and maritime reference material as a finding aid for Clan Jack researchers. It is separate from the Scotland’s People index. Use it to identify possible maritime records, then check the original source or related records through Crew List and other maritime archives.

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Crew List follow-up

Crew List is an external resource for British merchant seamen and maritime records. Use the references shown here as clues for further checking.

This maritime index is separate from the Scotland’s People Jack surname index.

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Example record

Lawrance Jack, Certificate of Competency as Master

This example shows a Certificate of Competency as Master issued to Lawrance Jack in May 1866. It illustrates the kind of maritime evidence that can sit alongside civil, wills, valuation and surname research.

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Lawrance Jack Certificate of Competency as Master
Lawrance Jack, Certificate of Competency as Master.

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Tip: Search for names, certificate numbers, places, years, Crew List source references, or terms such as master, mate, certificate and vessel.

Examples: Lawrance Lawrence Jack Master 1866 certificate

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Matching references

Use these entries as finding aids. Check Crew List and other maritime archives for original records, fuller context, and images where available.

Source: Jack ship masters workbook compiled for Clan Jack research from Crew List style maritime references, plus the Lawrance Jack certificate example image.

Researchers should consult https://crewlist.org.uk/ for external Crew List searches and related maritime records.