Below are some resources I recommend if any of your ancestors in your family tree were Masters.

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Description: Someone who has reached the zenith of their trade in both experience and skill, having completed their apprenticeship and been a Journeyman for a number of years. They would have had to pass exams and once successful would have charged an appropriate amount for their services.; Someone who is the master of a ship or vessel. Originally ships were commandeered by the King in times of war. During peacetime the Master was in command of the ship. However, as the idea of a Royal Navy developed the Master became the warrant officer in charge of navigation and finally the equivalent of a Lieutenant. The Master was recruited from the Master's Mates, Quartermaster or Midshipman. The master’s main duty was navigation, taking ship’s position daily and setting the sails. During combat he was stationed on the quarterdeck, next to the captain. The master was responsible for fitting out the ship, and making sure they had all the sailing supplies necessary for the voyage. The master also was in charge of stowing the hold and ensuring the ship was not too weighted down to sail effectively. The master, through his subordinates, hoisted and lowered the anchor, docked and undocked the ship, and inspected the ship daily for problems with the anchors, sails, masts, ropes, or pulleys. Issues were brought to the attention of the master, who would notify the captain. The master was in charge of the entry of parts of the official log such as weather, position, and expenditures. Sailor, Seaman, Mariner, Bargeman, Boatman, Ordinary Seaman, Master's Mate, Admiral, Vice-Admiral, Rear-Admiral, Captain, Master Mariner, Able Seaman , Topman, Midshipman.

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