FindMyPast are offering 50 free Credits as part of their Start Your Family Tree Week (26 Dec - 01 Jan).   Information at the bottom right hand side of the Home page: http://www.findmypast.co.uk/   I managed to find Seamen's Tickets for two elusive ancestors and have gone from knowing nothing about them to knowing date of birth, birthplace and physical appearance including distinguishing mark so that was a very nice Christmas present from FindMyPast.  Does anyone know how to interpret the numbers in the year columns that presumably indicate voyages?   Regards,   Joy

Hi Joy I would recommend posting to the Mariners list where you will find knowledgeable listers on the subject Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 30/12/2012 13:35, Joy Langdon wrote: > FindMyPast are offering 50 free Credits as part of their Start Your Family Tree Week (26 Dec - 01 Jan). Information at the bottom right hand side of the Home page: > http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ > > I managed to find Seamen's Tickets for two elusive ancestors and have gone from knowing nothing about them to knowing date of birth, birthplace and physical appearance including distinguishing mark so that was a very nice Christmas present from FindMyPast. Does anyone know how to interpret the numbers in the year columns that presumably indicate voyages? > > Regards, > > Joy