The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Ranging from the 13th century to the 1970s, this guide throws light on the naval and maritime history of Britain and its empire. The guide includes public records deposited outside The National Archives in the National Maritime Museum and the Post Office Archives.