What does BS at sea mean please

[Golden Oldie]

On the 1881 census for William Green on Ancestry, for birth it says (BS) at sea.
Class: RG11; Piece: 526; Folio: 95; Page: 17; GSU roll: 1341118.

I have never come across this before. Can someone give me any help with what it may mean and how I can trace his parents from this.
Thank you
Ann

[Elaine ..Spain]

Possibly .. British Subject

[Guest]

I think it is actually BS for British subject and born at sea?

[Elaine ..Spain]

His marriage certificate would be a start, that would give you his father's name and occupation. Do you have it??

[Guest]

he says born in Smithfield on the 1891 ? am almost positive its him

[Golden Oldie]

I do not have a marriage certificate. He says widower on the 1881 census. I have only just started on him so that is all I know. I have spent hours researching this side and had it back to 1700. Last night I realised it was the wrong one. I could have cried, but I didnt, I ate left over easter egg instead.
I will just look at the 1891 census Val thank you.

[Guest]

left over easter egg sounds good to me but how did it get left over ? wouldnt have lasted long here.

[Guest]

http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin...7042945&recoff=
heres the 1891

[Golden Oldie]

Oh dear he is in the workhouse. I agree I am almost sure that is him. Why do you think there are the differences in the birth?
The reason a bit of egg was left is that I could not eat any more at easter, I was really naughty.
Regards Ann

[Guest]

not sure about the birth difference could be anything sorry it is sad when you find them in the workhouse .