Hi all I have long had the monumental inscription for my 5th g.grandfather George WEBSTER at Brotton North Yorkshire In memory of George Webster, Master Mariner, who died the 14th of April 1795 aged 65 years. Also Margaret his wife who departed this life January 1832 aged 92 years. And George their son died May 1 1813 aged 29 years Although he does not appear to be buried there But I have just been given the following information which may be on the same George WEBSTER (courtesy of Stephen Baines author of Captain Cooks Merchant Ships) George Webster, Stockton, Seaman, Tryton 1754 (previously on Dispatch of Stockton); Brotton,Seaman, John & Elizabeth, 1755 (& previously); Master, Hopewell, 1761, 1763, 1765; Mark (Marske?), Cook, Martha, 1784-5; Seaman, Mentor, 1788; Seaman/Cook, Pallas, 1789. I have tried Lloyds but I must be looking in the wrong way or place as I have not found him listed About the only other information I found was in the newspapers, the Caledonian Mercury Oct 13 1766, The Hopewell of Whitby, Captain George WEBSTER, is burnt in Riga road, but the crew saved What are my best avenues for research, or can anyone add to the above -- Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK)