Uncover objects from the Titanic, find out about life at sea and learn about the port of Liverpool.
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Uncover objects from the Titanic, find out about life at sea and learn about the port of Liverpool.
Maritime Archive and Library
The Maritime Archives and Library at Merseyside Maritime Museum house a collection of maritime books and documents spanning three centuries. These include one of the finest collections of merchant shipping records in the UK.
If you are researching maritime history then we suggest you start by looking through our online information sheets. These have a lot of information about the records we hold - and recommended alternative sources of information for records that are not in our collections.
The only known surviving first class ticket for the White Star liner Titanic, one of the treasures of the Maritime Archives and Library.
Every aspect of Liverpool's maritime history from the early 18th-century is covered in the Maritime Archives and Library. Whilst the emphasis is on Liverpool, the coverage is national and international. For further information on the library and archives collections see the Major collections section.
We'd suggest that you check out the Start your search section where we'll explain what we can do to help. The Frequently Asked Questions section features examples of the service we provide.