Below are some resources I recommend if any of your ancestors in your family tree were Master's Mates.

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Description: Someone who worked aboard a vessel as a non-commissioned office, usually a young boy, who serves the Master of the ship. The Master was in charge of the vessel during peacetime and later became primarily responsible for navigation. Master's mates were ranked under the master and above the quartermasters and were allowed to command vessels, walk the quarterdeck, and mess in the gunroom with the other warrant officers. Master's mates were responsible for fitting out the ship, and making sure they had all the sailing supplies necessary for the voyage. They hoisted and lowered the anchor, and docked and undocked the ship. They would examine the ship daily, notifying the master if there were problems with the sails, masts, ropes, or pulleys. They executed the orders of the master, and would command in his place if he was sick or absent. See also: Sailor, Seaman, Mariner, Bargeman, Boatman, Ordinary Seaman, Admiral, Vice-Admiral, Rear-Admiral, Captain, Master, Able Seaman , Topman, Master Mariner, Midshipman.

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