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20/01/2025

Family History

A group photographic portrait of a ship's officers and crew, in uniform, arranged in rising levels, the front row cross-legged.

Researching seafarers in regional archives and record offices

A guide to information about seafarers held by national and regional archives.

A group photographic portrait of a ship's officers and crew, standing on three decks of a ship.

Researching seafarers and merchant seamen

A guide to national records and P&O records for seafarers in the British merchant navy and in P&O and its...

Photograph of an ocean liner at a quayside. A dense network of streamers connects the crowds on board with the crowd ashore.

Researching passengers and emigration

A guide to national records and P&O records about emigrants on P&O and P&O group ships.

A black and white outline map of Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, with red lines overlaid showing the routes of sea voyages.

Researching P&O ships and schedules

A guide to sources of information on P&O ships’ schedules and movements.

A sepia-toned formal photographic portrait of a ship's captain, officers, and family in the luxurious interior lounge of a ship.

Researching births, marriages and deaths at sea

A guide to both national records and P&O records for births, marriages and deaths at sea.