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THE BYE-LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE MARINE SOCIETY, incorporated in 1772. With the several instructions, forms of indentures, and other instruments used by it. The fifth edition containing an historical account of this institution, with remarks on
London, Strahan and Preston, 1809. the usefulness of it. To which is added a sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. Glasse, chaplain to the Marine Society. Fifth edition, 175 x 100 mm, 7" x 4", frontispiece by S. Wale picturing a ragged boy being shown his seafaring future and his uniform, 180 pages, attractively bound in full tree calf, gilt decorated spine with anchor motifs and gilt lettering. Spine slightly darkened, corners slightly worn, few very light scratches to covers, armorial bookplate and neat inscription on first pastedown, contents clean and bright, binding tight and firm, no loose pages. A very good copy. The Marine Society was a benevolent organisation formed to help orphans or children of the poor and destitute to embark on a career at sea: 'The utiility ot a design to clear these cities of young pilferers, and render them usefdul to the community, in whatever degree it can be executed, requires but little comment, though it may demand our applause.' Initially it worked with boys only but by the date of this volume destitute girls were also being assisted to find employment. The boys helped by the Society were all given suitable clothing and found a place on Royal Navy ships. In times of peace when there was less demand for boys and many were discharged the Society undertook to find them apprenticeships in the merchants' ships, the coasting trade or East India service or otherwise. The Marine Society was one of the earliest philanthropic bodies working to alleviate the lot of the poor, it is still in existence today as the U.K.'s largest maritime charity. The bye-laws and regulations cover the government of the society, particularly interesting are the questions that must be asked of the boys to determine their suitability for the sea-faring life and to ascertain their current situation. There are also instructions for the officers of the ship belonging to the Society. Images sent on request.
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