I am looking through the Plymouth Artificers which is a record of employees at the Plymouth Naval Dockyards, Devon in the 18th century and found the following which may be of interest to someone: Shipwright Date of entry: 23 Feb 1782 Name: Jno PRICE age 35,  Time of whole service exclusive of apprenticeship: 10 mths At sea: 2yrs 9 mths Whether single, married or widower:  Single Where served his apprenticeship:  Chester Character as workman:  Good workman, sober man Stature  5ft 10in Complection: Brown Other remarks:  Black hair From what Parish or Place: Chester Joy