Mariner - British Oak - Garston

[Rowan Tree]

Hi,

I'm wondering how to find out more about the occupation of mariner and a ship / vessel named BRITISH OAK as found on the 1891 census.


Many thanks 

[stanmapstone]

Mariner, or sailor, was a general term for any person employed on a sea-going ship, or if on river traffic a general term applicable to any member of the deck crew of any type of vessel.
A Master Mariner, held a master's or extra master's certificate issued by the Board of Trade, and was in supreme command of the vessel on a voyage.

Stan

[Westoe]

Hello,

Erm ... you are not giving much information to "help the helpers".

There were several vessels named BRITISH OAK. What was her Official Number? Was she sail or steam? To which port was she registered? That should all be on the census. But I am not going to hunt up that basic information for you. You should be giving that to us so we can check the less available sources for you.

Or was she the unregistered collier totally lost off Canada Dock in the River Mersey, 7 September 1892, owned by W. Newall OF Garston (Lancs.?)

Or is "Garston" the surname of your mariner of interest? If yes, was he James born Irvine ~1824 or William E. born Chester ~1879 or someone else?

Cheers,
Westoe