The National Archives - working with 1837online.com - are in the process of digitalising the entire BT27 class of documents...outward bound UK passenger lists. The first batches are due to go online this autumn, with the project due for completion by late 2007:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/about.asp#BT27
Researchers visiting Kew may wish to note that advance ordering for BT27 has been temporarily suspended while the project is underway, and the NA recommends you contact them if you're after a document from this class to check if it will be available for your visit.
The ongoing digitalisation of key archival material is one of the most exciting developments in maritime research of ...I'm thinking of all those cumbersome lists we've had to trawl through in the past. The idea of searching digital records is far more appealing!
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/about.asp#BT27
Researchers visiting Kew may wish to note that advance ordering for BT27 has been temporarily suspended while the project is underway, and the NA recommends you contact them if you're after a document from this class to check if it will be available for your visit.
The ongoing digitalisation of key archival material is one of the most exciting developments in maritime research of ...I'm thinking of all those cumbersome lists we've had to trawl through in the past. The idea of searching digital records is far more appealing!
