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Next Meeting

English Merchant Shipping & the Maritime Communities 1588 – 1765

THURSDAY 11th September 7.30pm - Hamble Memorial Hall (Rear Hall)

Craig Lambert, Professor in Maritime History at Southampton University, previously gave very popular and successful talks to the Society about Henry V’s Ships and Tudor shipping that were based in the Southampton area.  The Society is pleased that he will be giving another talk on his latest research about English Merchant Shipping and the Maritime Communities, c.1588 – c.1765, that is from the Spanish Armada to the Seven Years War.

How did England’s merchant fleet develop over the course of two tumultuous centuries?  Who sailed in these ships and what roles did they play in their local communities?  What types of goods were imported and exported?  How did war, politics, and regional differences affect English seaborne trade?  In particular, Craig will make a special mention of our local area and answer these questions about it.

His talk is a result of a £1 million 3-year research project he undertook.

New members and visitors are always welcomed!  The cost is £2 a meeting.
If you would like more information, please contact the Society’s Secretary.