# Chuk MCP Maritime Archives

> Use this tool when you need to access historical maritime shipping records, vessel specifications, and shipwreck databases for research purposes. It solves problems related to maritime historical research, providing detailed insights into voyages, crew, and cargo from 1497 to 1874. The tool accepts specific search queries and returns relevant data and analytical results, making it ideal for historians, researchers, and maritime enthusiasts seeking accurate information on historical sailing routes and events.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/ibm-chuk-mcp-maritime-archives  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ibm-chuk-mcp-maritime-archives

## Description

A comprehensive MCP server for querying historical maritime shipping records, vessel specifications, and shipwreck databases across multiple international archives from 1497 to 1874. It enables detailed research into voyages, crew muster rolls, cargo manifests, and historical sailing routes through specialized search and analytical tools.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.92
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** database
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/bwlq2wv4l4)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/IBM/chuk-mcp-maritime-archives>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "ibm-chuk-mcp-maritime-archives"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ibm-chuk-mcp-maritime-archives` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ibm-chuk-mcp-maritime-archives/pull`

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