I've been aware of the Navy Records Society for some time, and have purchased some of their excellent volumes, including Queen Anne's Navy and the Sergison Papers, but hadn't for whatever reason actually joined. Until yesterday. For those who have a passion for Naval history, you will find a treasure of records and research material. There are two levels for membership, 20 British pounds and 40 British pounds. I opted for the 40 pound option and immediately saw the value in the investment. There are PDF editions of their most well known works available for immediate download, many of which at no further cost to members.
My particular area of interest is the English Navy from the reign of William and Mary to George I, and there are a lot of resources to help me better understand that period. I'm working on a model of the English Third Rate, 70 gun warship Elizabeth of 1706 as well as researching such things as Woolwich Dockyard, Master Shipwright Richard Stacey, a number of ship's masters and captains - all of which will be greatly aided by the Navy Records Society resources.
My particular area of interest is the English Navy from the reign of William and Mary to George I, and there are a lot of resources to help me better understand that period. I'm working on a model of the English Third Rate, 70 gun warship Elizabeth of 1706 as well as researching such things as Woolwich Dockyard, Master Shipwright Richard Stacey, a number of ship's masters and captains - all of which will be greatly aided by the Navy Records Society resources.
The 70 gun Third Rate ship of the line Elizabeth of 1706.