Resources Included in ShipIndex.org Database
The following resources are included in the ShipIndex.org database, so any ships mentioned in them will be in this database. Shaded resources, like "American Lloyds' Registry", are in the subscription database only.
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1881 British Census, Crew and Passengers On Ships Arriving In New South Wales1881 British Census, Crew and Passengers On Ships Arriving In New South Wales (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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Journal
American Lloyds' Registry of American and Foreign ShippingAmerican Lloyds' Registry of American and Foreign Shipping (1859, 1861-83; via Mystic Seaport's Ship Register Database). New York:
E. & G. W. Blunt,
1859-1866.
Journal
American NeptuneAmerican Neptune (1941-1990; Vols. 1-50). Salem, Mass.:
Peabody Essex Museum,
1997.
Journal
American NeptuneAmerican Neptune (1991-1995; Vols. 51-55). Salem, Mass.:
Peabody Essex Museum,
1999.
Web
Australia Convict Ships 1786-1849Australia Convict Ships 1786-1849 (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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Boston Passenger Lists 1846-1851Boston Passenger Lists 1846-1851 (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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British vessels lost at sea, 1914-18 and 1939-45British vessels lost at sea, 1914-18 and 1939-45. Patrick Stephens:
Wellingborough,
1988.
Journal
Charleston MercuryCharleston Mercury (1861-1865; via Accessible Archives' Civil War Newspapers Collection). Malvern, PA:
Accessible Archives.
Resource requires subscription
Journal
Early South Carolina Newspaper Database Early South Carolina Newspaper Database . Goodland, KS:
ESCN Database Reports .
Web
Fall RiverFall River (Mass.) Crew Lists.
National Maritime Digital Library.
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Web
Florida, Key West Passenger Lists, 1898-1945Florida, Key West Passenger Lists, 1898-1945 (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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Web
Hamburg, Germany EmigrantsHamburg, Germany Emigrants (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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Web
Immigration Records: Passenger Lists 1865-1922Immigration Records: Passenger Lists 1865-1922.
Web
Individual Ship WebsitesIndividual Ship Websites.
Book
Japanese Aircraft Carriers and DestroyersJapanese Aircraft Carriers and Destroyers. London:
Macdonald,
1964.
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Log of Mystic SeaportLog of Mystic Seaport (1948-2003; Vols. 1-54). Mystic, Conn.:
Mystic Seaport Museum.
Journal
Mains'l HaulMains'l Haul (1964-2008; Vols. 1-44). San Diego, Calif.:
Maritime Museum Association of San Diego.
Journal
Mariner's MirrorMariner's Mirror (1911-2004; Vols. 1-90). London:
Society for Nautical Research.
Web
Massachusetts, Boston Crew Lists, 1917-1943Massachusetts, Boston Crew Lists, 1917-1943 (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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Memorials & Monuments in PortsmouthMemorials & Monuments in Portsmouth. Portsmouth, UK:
Portsmouth City Council,
2002-2019.
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Journal
Motor BoatingMotor Boating (1909-1930). New York:
Hearst Corp..
Web
National Historic Ships UK: National Register of Historic VesselsNational Historic Ships UK: National Register of Historic Vessels. London:
National Historic Ships,
2018.
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Journal
Nautical Research JournalNautical Research Journal (1948-1995; Vols. 1-40). Bethesda, Md.:
Nautical Research Guild.
Journal
New-York Marine RegisterNew-York Marine Register (1858; via Mystic Seaport's Ship Register Database). New York:
R.C. Root, Anthony & Co.,
1858.
Journal
News Of the DayNews Of the Day (1855-1856; via Accessible Archives' Civil War Newspapers Collection). Malvern, PA:
Accessible Archives.
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Web
Oceanliner PicturesOceanliner Pictures.
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Journal
Old Post UnionOld Post Union (1855; via Accessible Archives' Civil War Newspapers Collection). Malvern, PA:
Accessible Archives.
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Web
Piet's Scheeps IndexPiet's Scheeps Index.
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Web
Prison ShipPrison Ship (Hulk) Registers (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society ImagesPuget Sound Maritime Historical Society Images (King County Snapshots series). Seattle:
University of Washington Libraries,
2003.
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Web
Queensland Customs House Shipping 1852-1885: Passengers and CrewQueensland Customs House Shipping 1852-1885: Passengers and Crew (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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Queensland Ship Deserters 1862-1911Queensland Ship Deserters 1862-1911 (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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Journal
Record of American and Foreign ShippingRecord of American and Foreign Shipping (1871-3, 1875-9, 1881-1900; via Mystic Seaport's Ship Register Database). New York:
American Bureau of Shipping.
Journal
Richmond EnquirerRichmond Enquirer (1861-1865; via Accessible Archives' Civil War Newspapers Collection). Malvern, PA:
Accessible Archives.
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Journal
RudderRudder (1891-1950; Vols. 1-66). Greenwich, Conn.:
Fawcett Publications.
Web
San Francisco Shanghaiers, 1886-1890San Francisco Shanghaiers, 1886-1890.
National Maritime Digital Library.
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Journal
Sea Chest: The Journal of the Puget Sound Maritime Historical SocietySea Chest: The Journal of the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society (1967-2011; Vols. 1-45). Seattle:
Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society,
2011.
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Journal
Sea Chest: The Journal of the Puget Sound Maritime Historical SocietySea Chest: The Journal of the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society (1987-1998; Vols. 20-29). Seattle:
Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society,
1967.
Web
Seapixonline Picture GallerySeapixonline Picture Gallery.
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Journal
Semi-weekly Western SunSemi-weekly Western Sun (1857; via Accessible Archives' Civil War Newspapers Collection). Malvern, PA:
Accessible Archives.
Resource requires subscription
Web
Ship Registration Index 1787-1966Ship Registration Index 1787-1966. Ottawa, Ontario:
Library and Archives Canada.
Web
Shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay RegionShipwrecks of the Thunder Bay Region. Alpena, MI:
National Ocean Service,
2017.
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Web
South Australia, Passenger Lists 1847-1886South Australia, Passenger Lists 1847-1886 (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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Journal
Steamboat BillSteamboat Bill (1940-2009; Vols. 1-66) and PowerShips (2010; Vol. 67). East Providence, R.I.:
Steamship Historical Society of America.
Web
Testy McTestface Testing DatabaseTesty McTestface Testing Database.
Journal
The Cape HornerThe Cape Horner (1964-2010). Bournemouth, UK:
International Association Master Mariners - Cape Horners - British Section.
Book
The Royal Navy and the Mediterranean, Vol. 1: September 1939-October 1940The Royal Navy and the Mediterranean, Vol. 1: September 1939-October 1940. London; Portland, OR:
Whitehall History Pub.,
2002.
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The Stars and Strips and Old Post UnionThe Stars and Strips and Old Post Union (1862; via Accessible Archives' Civil War Newspapers Collection). Malvern, PA:
Accessible Archives.
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Web
Through Mighty Seas: Merchant Sailing Ships of the Northwest of EnglandThrough Mighty Seas: Merchant Sailing Ships of the Northwest of England.
2000-.
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Tyne Tugs and Tug Builders: A History of Tyne Tugs, Their Builders and OwnersTyne Tugs and Tug Builders: A History of Tyne Tugs, Their Builders and Owners.
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Journal
U.S. Naval Institute ProceedingsU.S. Naval Institute Proceedings (1874-1977; Nos. 1-898). Annapolis, Md.:
Naval Institute Press.
Web
UK Diving: Wreck ListUK Diving: Wreck List.
Personal Print Ltd,
2006?.
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Journal
Vincennes CourantVincennes Courant (1855; via Accessible Archives' Civil War Newspapers Collection). Malvern, PA:
Accessible Archives.
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Journal
Vincennes Weekly Western SunVincennes Weekly Western Sun (1857-1865; via Accessible Archives' Civil War Newspapers Collection). Malvern, PA:
Accessible Archives.
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Journal
WoodenBoatWoodenBoat (1974-2013; Nos. 1-233). Brooklin, ME:
WoodenBoat,
1974-.
Web
WorldCatWorldCat. Dublin, Ohio:
OCLC.
Web
WWI Ships Lost at Sea, 1914-1919WWI Ships Lost at Sea, 1914-1919 (Findmypast). London:
Findmypast,
2019.
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Book
Abend, Hallett
Treaty PortsTreaty Ports. Garden City, New York:
Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc.,
1944.
Book
Adams, Arthur G.
The Hudson Through the Years, 3rd ed.The Hudson Through the Years, 3rd ed. New York:
Fordham University Press,
1996.
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Albion, Robert G.
Five Centuries of Famous Ships: From the Santa Maria to the Glomar ExplorerFive Centuries of Famous Ships: From the Santa Maria to the Glomar Explorer. New York:
McGraw-Hill,
1978.
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Albion, Robert G.
Square-Riggers on Schedule: The New York Sailing Packets to England, France, and the Cotton PortsSquare-Riggers on Schedule: The New York Sailing Packets to England, France, and the Cotton Ports. Princeton, NJ:
Princeton University Press,
1938.
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Albion, Robert Greenhalgh, and Jennie Barnes Pope
Sea Lanes in Wartime: The American Experience, 1775-1945Sea Lanes in Wartime: The American Experience, 1775-1945. Hamden, Connecticut:
Archon Books,
1968.
Book
Albion, Robert G.
The Rise of New York Port, 1815-1860The Rise of New York Port, 1815-1860. New York:
Charles Scribner's Son,
1970.
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Alden, John D.
U.S. Submarine Attacks during World War IIU.S. Submarine Attacks during World War II (Including Allied Submarine Attacks in the Pacific Theater). Annapolis, Maryland:
Naval Institute Press,
1989.
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Allin, Thomas, Sir, and R. C. Anderson
The Journals of Sir Thomas Allin, 1660-1678, Vol. 1The Journals of Sir Thomas Allin, 1660-1678, Vol. 1 (Navy Records Society, Vol. 79). London:
Navy Records Society,
1939.
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Allin, Thomas, Sir, and R. C. Anderson
The Journals of Sir Thomas Allin, 1660-1678, Vol. 2The Journals of Sir Thomas Allin, 1660-1678, Vol. 2 (Navy Records Society, Vol. 80). London:
Navy Records Society,
1940.
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Allington, Peter, and Basil Greenhill
The First Atlantic Liners: Seamanship in the Age of Paddle Wheel, Sail, and ScrewThe First Atlantic Liners: Seamanship in the Age of Paddle Wheel, Sail, and Screw. London:
Conway Maritime Press,
1997.
Book
Anderson, R.C.
Journals and Narratives of the Third Dutch WarJournals and Narratives of the Third Dutch War (Navy Records Society, Vol. 86). London:
Navy Records Society,
1946.
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Anderson, R.C., Pierre Le Conte, Society for Nautical Research
Lists of Men-of-War, 1650-1700Lists of Men-of-War, 1650-1700. London:
Cambridge University Press,
1935.
Book
Anderson, R. C.
Naval Wars in the Levant, 1559-1853Naval Wars in the Levant, 1559-1853. Princeton, NJ:
Princeton University Press,
1952.
Book
Anderson, Robert C.
The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1633The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1633. Boston:
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
1995.
Book
Anderson, Robert C.
The Great Migration Directory: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1640: A Concise CompendiumThe Great Migration Directory: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1640: A Concise Compendium. Boston:
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
2015.
Book
Anderson, Robert C.
The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 1The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 1 (A-B). Boston:
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
1999.
Book
Anderson, Robert C.
The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 2The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 2 (C-F). Boston:
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
2001.
Book
Anderson, Robert C.
The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 3The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 3 (G-H). Boston:
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
2003.
Book
Anderson, Robert C.
The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 4The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 4 (I-L). Boston:
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
2005.
Book
Anderson, Robert C.
The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 5The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 5 (M-P). Boston:
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
2007.
Book
Anderson, Robert C.
The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 6The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 6 (R-S). Boston:
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
2009.
Book
Anderson, Robert C.
The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 7The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Vol. 7 (T-Y). Boston:
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
2011.
Book
Anuta, Michael J.
Ships of Our AncestorsShips of Our Ancestors. Baltimore, Md.:
Genealogical Publishing Company,
2006.
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Appleyard, H.S.
The Constantine GroupThe Constantine Group. Kendal:
World Ship Society,
1983.
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Archibald, Edward H. H.
The Metal Fighting Ship in the Royal Navy, 1860-1970The Metal Fighting Ship in the Royal Navy, 1860-1970. New York:
Arco Publishing Company,
1971.
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Archibald, E. H. H., and Ray Woodward
The Wooden Fighting Ship in the Royal Navy, AD 897-1860The Wooden Fighting Ship in the Royal Navy, AD 897-1860. New York:
Arco Publishing Co.,
1968.
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Armour, Charles A., and Thomas Lackey
Sailing Ships of the Maritimes: An Illustrated History of Shipping and Shipbuilding in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, 1750-1925Sailing Ships of the Maritimes: An Illustrated History of Shipping and Shipbuilding in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, 1750-1925. Toronto & New York:
McGraw-Hill Ryerson,
1975.
Book
Armstrong, Benjamin
Small Boats and Daring Men: Maritime Raiding, Irregular Warfare, and the Early American NavySmall Boats and Daring Men: Maritime Raiding, Irregular Warfare, and the Early American Navy. Norman:
University of Oklahoma Press,
2019.
Book
Armstrong, Warren
Atlantic HighwayAtlantic Highway. New York:
John Day Co.,
1961.
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Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums
Census of Traditional and Historical Boats of the Mediterranean Census of Traditional and Historical Boats of the Mediterranean . Barcelona:
Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums,
2014.
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Atkinson, C.T.
Letters and Papers Relating to the First Dutch War, Vol. 4Letters and Papers Relating to the First Dutch War, Vol. 4 (Navy Records Society, Vol. 37). London:
Navy Records Society,
1909.
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Atkinson, C.T.
Letters and Papers Relating to the First Dutch War, Vol. 5Letters and Papers Relating to the First Dutch War, Vol. 5 (Navy Records Society, Vol. 41). London:
Navy Records Society,
1911.
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Atkinson, C.T.
Letters and Papers Relating to the First Dutch War, Vol. 6Letters and Papers Relating to the First Dutch War, Vol. 6 (Navy Records Society, Vol. 66). London:
Navy Records Society,
1930.
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Atlantic Canada Shipping Project
Ships and Seafarers of Atlantic CanadaShips and Seafarers of Atlantic Canada (CD-ROM). St John's, Nfld.:
Maritime History Archive, Memorial University of Newfoundland,
1998.
Book
Ault, Phillip H.
Whistles round the bend : travel on America's waterwaysWhistles round the bend : travel on America's waterways. New York:
Dodd, Mead & Company,
1982.
Web
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
List of Registered ShipsList of Registered Ships. Canberra, ACT, Australia:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
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Bagnasco, Erminio, Augusto de Toro
The Littorio Class: Italy's Last and Largest Battleships 1937-1948The Littorio Class: Italy's Last and Largest Battleships 1937-1948. Barnsley, UK:
Seaforth Publishing,
2011.
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Bagur, Jacques D.
A History of Navigation on Cypress Bayou and the LakesA History of Navigation on Cypress Bayou and the Lakes. Denton, Texas:
University of North Texas Press,
2001.
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Baker, William Avery
A Maritime History of Bath, Maine, and the Kennebec River RegionA Maritime History of Bath, Maine, and the Kennebec River Region. Bath, Maine:
Marine Research Society,
1973.
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Ballantyne, Iain
Strike From the Sea: The Royal Navy & US Navy at War in the Middle EastStrike From the Sea: The Royal Navy & US Navy at War in the Middle East. Annapolis, Md.:
Naval Institute Press,
2004.
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Banks, Charles Edward
The Planters of the Commonwealth: A Study of the Emigrants and Emigration in Colonial TimesThe Planters of the Commonwealth: A Study of the Emigrants and Emigration in Colonial Times. Boston:
Houghton Mifflin Co.,
1930.
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Barnaby, K.C.
Some Ship Disasters and Their CausesSome Ship Disasters and Their Causes. London:
Hutchinson,
1968.
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Barnett, Correlli
Engage the Enemy More Closely: The Royal Navy in the Second World WarEngage the Enemy More Closely: The Royal Navy in the Second World War. New York, London:
W. W. Norton & Company,
1991.
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