Maritime History
This on-line group, which meets via Zoom, researches and discusses a wide range of maritime topics, which so far have included 'Britain’s dominance of sea trade in the 19th century', 'The importance of marine insurance' and 'Busting the myth that the Allies nearly lost the WWII Battle of the Atlantic'.
Following an initial briefing paper, members may choose to carry out their own follow-up research and share it with the remainder of the group. There is then a general discussion later in the month via Zoom.
The programme for 2023 (which has been researched, prepared, and will be presented by different members) is given below.
| Month | Briefing Note Date | Zoom Meeting Date | Title |
| January 2023 | 2 | 24 | Sailor Town |
| February 2023 | - | 28 | Mutiny |
| March 2023 | 6 | 28 | My Uncle Basil, Racing Driver and Naval Lieutenant |
| April 2023 | 3 | 25 | The Anson Circumnavigation 1740 to 1744 |
| May 2023 | - | 23 | The French Navy |
| June 2023 | 5 | 27 | That fishy on your little dishy: the North sea Herring (& mackerel) fisheries over the centuries |
| July 2023 | 3 | 25 | Sail during the Napoleonic Wars |
| August 2023 | No meeting | ||
| September 2023 | 4 | 26 | The Battle of Mattapan |
| October 2023 | 2 | 24 | Arctic Convoys [Part 2] |
| November 2023 | 6 | 28 | Subterfuge at sea |
| December 2023 | No meeting |
If you are interested in the importance of maritime activities, both merchant and naval, in the development of this country and would like to share or expand your knowledge with like-minded people, please contact Graham Buckton by email