Registration of James Stephens as Waterman and Lighterman.
Registration of James Stephens as Waterman and Lighterman with seal attached. A Waterman was someone licensed to navigate and pilot passenger vessels on the River Thames; a Lighterman, worked on barges, carrying goods or wares up and down the river and from cargo ships to shore.
Administrative / biographical background
Lighterman were originally members of the Woodmongers Company. In 1700 they petitioned Parliament to join their Watermen colleagues and were successful. Thus, the Company of Watermen & Lightermen came into existence. Over the years, as successive bridges have been built over the Thames, the demand for the services of Watermen has declined. The opposite, however, happened with Lightermen, who's services became increasingly sought after.
Administrative / biographical background
Lighterman were originally members of the Woodmongers Company. In 1700 they petitioned Parliament to join their Watermen colleagues and were successful. Thus, the Company of Watermen & Lightermen came into existence. Over the years, as successive bridges have been built over the Thames, the demand for the services of Watermen has declined. The opposite, however, happened with Lightermen, who's services became increasingly sought after.
Record Details
| Item reference: | JST/2/1 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Personal collections |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | 1 Item |
| Date made: | 1787-02-17 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Registration of James Stephens as Waterman and Lighterman. (Manuscript) (JST/2/1)
- Warrant authorizing James Stephens concerning payment of Duty on Goods shipped or landed at Iron Gate Stairs near Tower of London. (Manuscript) (JST/2/2)
- Registation of James Stephens as Lighterman. (Manuscript) (JST/2/3)
- Lease of Mr James Stephens' Farm to Mr William Spencer. (Manuscript) (JST/2/4)
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