Aberdeen Shipmaster Society Mortification Board
Manufacturer
Aberdeen Shipmaster Society
Date1703 - 1801
Object NameBoard
Mediumwood, paper and gilt
ClassificationsMaritime History
Dimensions216.5 x 184 x 8cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1998 with assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the National Fund for Acquisitions and with income from the Duthie bequest.
LocationOn Display - Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Object numberABDMS003437.1
About MeThis is the earliest of three boards painted for the Aberdeen Shipmaster Society, or as it was known at the time, 'The Seamen's Box'. The Society was founded in 1598 with the aim of providing for families of seafarers who either died or were disabled as a result of their time at sea.
This board records the names of those who contributed money to the fund. These gifts were extremely generous given the equivalent buying power in today's money. For example the £100 gifted in 1703 would be worth £7,000 today and the £6,000 gifted in 1801 is equal to £200,000 today.
