The Naval Office Shipping Lists for Virginia, 1698-1769
The Naval Office Shipping Lists for Virginia, 1698-1769. East Ardsley, Yorkshire: Micro Methods, n.d.
4 microfilm reels
Micro Film 657
Keywords: Virginia, Shipping, Commerce, Statistics, Great Britain
Because of the many creeks and rivers, there were no fixed ports of entry in Virginia. Instead naval officers were stationed in six districts -- Accomac, Lower James River, Upper James River, York River, Rappahannock and South Potomac. There is a complete absence of records for the period 1708 to 1725, after which largely complete returns are available until 1769.
The returns actually filmed go to 1771.
A guide to the contents is included on the first reel of the collection.
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October 3, 2007
Michael Lonardo