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Francis Martin was born in 1845 and apprenticed, aged 14, as a seaman. He came from Barton in Lincolnshire and was apprenticed for five years.

An apprenticeship indenture was a legal document whereby a master, in exchange for a sum of money (the 'premium'), agreed to instruct the apprentice in his or her trade or 'mystery' for a set term of years. The provision of food, clothing and lodging was generally part of the agreement.

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This small collection contains photocopies of the apprentice indenture and later Seaman's Discharge Certificate of Francis Robinson Martin.