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From: "Les Hewett, Napier, New Zealand" <>
Subject: Re: [Lon] Occupation - Shipkeeper?
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 08:06:50 +1200
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A shipkeeper was a type of watchman/security guard who lived on vacant ships
when moored or tied up for some time to prevent thieves from stealing ropes,
spars, fittings and anything movable. Les Hewett, Napier, NZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Hillier" <>
To: <>
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 11:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Lon] Occupation - Shipkeeper?


> I would have a guess that it was misspelled SHOPKEEPER.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sarah Bittan" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 6:49 PM
> Subject: [Lon] Occupation - Shipkeeper?
>
>
> > My 3 x Great Grandfather JOSEPH WILSON is described as a 'shipkeeper' on
> his daughter's marriage certificate of 1866.
> >
> > I have searched through various books and websites to try to find out
what
> exactly this is, but have found nothing. Has SKS out there any
suggestions?
> >
> > The family were living in Stepney at the time, if that helps?!
> >
> > Many thanks,
> > Sarah.
> >
> >
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