Membership Registration Ticket for Shipwrecked Mariners

Category

Museums & Galleries Item

Item no

22091

Title

Membership Registration Ticket for Shipwrecked Mariners' Benevolent Society.

Description

Membership Registration Ticket for the Shipwrecked Mariner's Benevolent Society. Printed in blue on white paper. A border in the form of ships' knots surrounds information about the member's registration. An image of the Society's flag and seal is printed on. The certificate is made out for, and signed by, John Linton. His date of birth and membership number are included. A stamp in the top left corner states that relief has been awarded to the ticket holder.

Size

14.5 x 18 cm

Type

Paper

Location

Museum of Edinburgh

Accession number

NH69/95

The Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners' Society was formed in 1839 to raise funds for the bereaved families of fishermen and mariners lost at sea. Incorporated in an Act of Parliament, the Society's aims were to assist those who were shipwrecked, to give relief to all at sea, and to reward bravery.

The family name 'Linton' was associated with fishing in Newhaven for many years.

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Agriculture and fisheries > Equipment > Documentation

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