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  1. 31-03-2011 8:30 PM #1
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    on the 1861 census for Joseph Hulse it states occupation as Captain of 'flats' . or i may have read it wrong ...
    can anyone help and explain what it is ?

    i suspect it is to do with the river .. on the 1851 census he is a waterman .

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    This appears to relate to RG9 Piece 2606 fol. 81 p.33

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    Have a look at this: canaljunction.com/craft/mersey.htm (put www in front)
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    Quote Originally Posted by dean coles View Post
    on the 1861 census for Joseph Hulse it states occupation as Captain of 'flats' . or i may have read it wrong ...
    Perhaps it means he was the captain of a flat bottomed boat - often used for inland waterways.

    This book may be of interest.

    Mersey Flats and Flatmen by Michael Stammers, 21 April 2010
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    I would imagine he was the captain of a flat boat, used on the canals/waterways

    Edit: At least we all agree!
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    to all ,as always many thanks .. on to investigate further
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    Quote Originally Posted by dean coles View Post
    to all ,as always many thanks .. on to investigate further
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    Hi Dean - this would be a good place to start.
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