Minute-book of the Mariners' Society of Ayr.
Scope and Contents
The minute-book commences with the original constitution of the 'maisteris, skipperis, marineris, and haill useris of the art of navigatioun within the burgh of Air', laid down on 28 August 1581, with tariffs of 'guidage'. The minutes deal chiefly with the provision of benefits to seamen's widows, etc. Later the society is called the Society of Merchant Adventurers, the Sailors’ Society, and other names.
Dates
- Creation: 1581-1757.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
232 Leaves ; Folio.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
vi + 226 folios. The minute-book was received bound.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited, 1933, by the King's and Lord Teasurer's Remembrancer.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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