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Boswain Mariner

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Louise2212

Louise2212 Report 5 Jan 2005 18:47

oh thank you :D

Unknown

Unknown Report 5 Jan 2005 18:45

From Old Occupations website: Old Name New Name or Meaning Boatswain Petty officer in charge of the ship's crew, also the ship's rigging and deck maintenance, responsible to the Chief Officer. Still in use today nell

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 5 Jan 2005 18:38

Hi Louise, A Bosun or boatswain looked after the ship's equipment. maggie

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

Louise2212

Louise2212 Report 5 Jan 2005 18:22

any ideas?