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From: Roberta Carlson <>
Subject: Re: Occupation: Waterman
Date: Sat, 07 Aug 1999 15:53:20 -0700

Hilary:

My ancestors were Waterman/Lighterman on the Thames.

My understanding is Waterman worked with or no boats usually on rivers,
and that lighterman was a worked on a flat-bottomed boat.

Suggest you visit the following for more information.

(http://ntfp.globalserve.net/dawson/EnglandCommunityOfInterest/WatermenAndLightermenCompany.htm#Watermen
and Lightermen Company)

Bobbie Victoria, B.C.

Hilary Godber wrote:
>
> Does anyone know the exact meaning (if there is one) of the occupation
> waterman? Does it indicate rivers instead of the sea (=seaman) or anything
> similar?
>
> The area of my interest is Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, and the time the first
> half of the 19th century where William SHARPE had this occupation. I am
> unable to find his place of birth and am unsure whether a search in seamen's
> records would be fruitful.
>
> I'd also like to know what watermen did if it differs in any way from others
> employed on ships.
>
> Any advice would be gratefully received.
>
> Regards
> HilaryG

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