Maritime History Conference at Southampton 17-18 April

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New Researchers in Maritime History Conference is taking place this year on 17-18 April 2026 at the University of Southampton. Organised by the British Commission for Maritime History.   https://www.maritimehistory.org.uk/ It on Friday 17 April with a reception and lecture by Dr Craig Lambert and resumes again on Saturday 18 April from 9am to 4.30pm. It costs £44 and booking is via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-researchers-in-maritime-history-conference-2026-tickets-1984601366110?aff=oddtdtcreator This annual event which moves to a different British location each year  is a highlight in the maritime history calendar, providing a welcoming space where emerging scholars can present short talks with fresh research and exchange ideas. With sessions spanning naval history, cultural heritage and global maritime networks, the 2026 programme reflects both the depth and diversity of current research in the field. Highlights include: A keynote lecture by Professor Craig Lambert of the University of Southampton A rich mix of postgraduate and independent scholar presentations For more information and to register go to : New Researchers in Maritime History Conference Practising Taranto: How the Royal Navy developed the air attack on a fleet in harbour Censoring naval mail in World War II: beyond intrusion and control How the Navy made its bed: From Procurement to Production of Hammocks in the Early Eighteenth-Century Royal Navy Looking back to move forward...

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