Searchable database seems the best way to go (General)

by Chris O\'Sullivan, Sunday, June 01, 2008, 02:46 (6028 days ago) @ slowhands

Slowhands
1. Would all fields be searchable or just the surname, first name, and/or ship name? I have instances of two / three FoD families emigrating on the one ship, so a searchable field by ship would be of interest as it would possibly identify previously unknown family links with other FoD families.
2. Something else to consider re the voyages, I also have some references to the actual voyages, one voyage in particular had the most serious loss of life of any voyage to NZ by that time. I have newspaper transcripts and doctor's reports relating to the voyage which indicate that the disease was actually taken on board by FoD passengers. I also have log transcripts by a FoD passenger on another voyage. In other words, a spin off section, detailing any known facts about the voyages would be interesting but I would imagine that all of this would be dependent upon server size and someone's willingness/availability to put it together.
3. Could a contributor's contact details and/or a source reference be included? Contributor's contact details would be beneficial as a contact for further info.
Chris