A collection of nearly 60,000 documents including crew lists, ship agreements and log books for Dorset. Records may contain information of a sailors birth, life, duties and discipline.

Indexed medical journals from British ships containing personal and medical details of patients. The journals list names, ages, rank/status, diseases, illness duration and notes on symptoms and treatment. Contains details on military men as well as people immigrating or being deported to colonies.

Almost 100,000 various records shedding light into the work of Thames watermen (men who ferried passengers) and lightermen (men who ferried cargo).

Profiles of over 3,000 workers at Plymouth Dock. Details include, age, marital status, number of children, employment history, details of character and physical appearance.

A newspaper covering local, national and world news; shipping; family announcements; commerce etc.

A newspaper publishing local news, shipping intelligence, family notices etc. for Caithness, Sutherland, Orkney & Shetland.

A newspaper containing shipping intelligence, local news and family announcements.

A collection of over 6,500 photographs and other images depicting Newcastle.

A large collection of postcards covering the docks, military, the railway, churches etc.

A volume produced by one of the foremost authorities on English history. It covers religious houses, maritime history, industry, agriculture, forestry, education and sport.