Can anyone tell me about the material in the following: Title: Sjøinnrulleringen, 1860-1900 Authors: Norge. Forsvarsdepartementet. Kristiansand innrulleringsdistrikt (Main Author) I have the following info> In 1803 every boy, when he reached the age of 16 years, had to appear before the draft board to be registered, receive a medical examination, and receive a certificate to show that he was registered. Registers were kept of these enlistments. These registers are in four groups: 1) 16 years of age, 2) over 16 to 36, 3) over 36 to 50, and 4) over 50 (these men were recorded in "ekstra rullen"). The men were classified as: 1) able-bodied, 2) not able-bodied, 3) used to the sea, and 4) not used to the sea. These records can vary as to content but usually list: given name, surname (fathers name), age, birth place, place of residence, and often the body build and hair color. Sometimes the record contains information on the persons previous experiences on a ship such as when and where he sailed and the name of the ships. There are several types of registers: Ekstra rulle, Hoved rulle, Annotations rulle,Kommando protokoll, and Styrkelister. If a man voluntarily enlisted he was given special privileges. In times of war these sailors were required to serve in the Navy. I wonder if anyone has used this material, and could tell me if it is fairly easy to use, and if they have found it to be helpful. Thanks in advance, Carol