What Merchant Seamens Records are available?
The Société Jersiaise are custodians of the Jersey Merchant Seamen’s Benefit Society books. From 1835 they detail the service of each seaman member and his contribution to a welfare fund. The names of his ships, the length of service in each, his parish of origin and age are recorded. Another book gives details of pensions payable to disabled members and, on their death, to their families. The Jersey Merchant Seamen’s Benefit Society plus other maritime background information and Links.
