Date: November 25, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Open to the public. Bring a friend.
Researching Ships and Maritime History in Genealogy
Come join Peter McCracken, his first presentation with our Merrimack Valley Chapter.
"Doing ship research can be tricky, however, especially Ships play a critical role in genealogy, from a tool by which our ancestors emigrated, to places where they worked, served, or played. Vessel research can lead to meaningful insights into the experiences of our ancestors: for example, knowing the history of a naval ship on which an ancestor served, even if the ancestor is not mentioned in that history, can tell us something important about their life experiences. Discovering a journal kept by someone who was on the same immigrant voyage as our ancestor could lead to remarkable insights about our ancestors’ past. Or, adding a picture of the cruise ship our grandparents sailed on during their honeymoon can add a nice touch to a printed family history. when so many vessels share the same name."