Edward Blackmore Master Mariner and associate of the institution of Naval Architects in 19th
century England dedicates himself to one of the most interesting and important sections of
British maritime history: the Mercantile Marine. Founded upon a series of papers written for
the Shipmasters' Society of London the book describes in detail the rise and progress of
British shipping and commerce the education of the Merchant Officer and duty and discipline
in the Merchant service. This littele book does not of course pretend to be in any way
exhaustive of the history of the British Mercantile Marine nevertheless it is hoped that it
will afford a sufficient outline of its past and present to be both interesting and instructive
to those who care to know anything of the rise and progress of our Merchant Navy. Reprint of
the original edition from 1897.
