Metal Hulled Sailing Vessels Researcher

Do you enjoy research? Would you like to help us research about Metal hulled sailing vessels?

This project has been generously funded by Historic" target="_blank" title="https://historicengland.org.uk/">Historic">https://historicengland.org.uk/">Historic England is developing understanding of the archaeological character and research potential of the sites of metal hulled sailing vessels (MHSV) in English waters to help develop management approaches for them. Initial work identified 101 sites from heritage databases as being within the scope of the project, but others area known to exist in the study area.  

The project will provide opportunities for volunteers to be involved in researching the sites and we welcome anyone who might like to be involved to get in touch. We will provide training and support in use of a proforma Record Form approach to using a wide range on online sources for research that will help develop understanding of individual ships and their biographies.  

The project will be reviewing the collection of MHSVs as a whole for its potential to illuminate on a range of research themes in England and internationally and assess the significance of those sites identified as priorities within the dataset. 

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