BCMH New Researchers

Today, I presented my First Paper at the British Commission for Mistory History New Researchers Conference in Portsmouth today. 

Society for Nautical Research Winter Lectures

Looking forward to the next season of Winter lectures from the Society for Nautical Research.

 Winter Lecture Series 2024-25

MA Hand in (at last)

It's been a long slog, mainly due to changes in the University, supervisory teams moving on, and having to get used to new supervisors, but I got there. 

And so, after a few ups and downs, it's handed in at last.

It's a huge relief to have handed in, and now looking forward to moving on to my PGDE next month. 

New Researchers in Maritime History Conference 2024

Another fantastic day at the New Researchers in Maritime History Conference this year at the University of Strathclyde. 

Some excellent papers, really informative. 

The university itself, at least the building I was in, had a certain charm, though walking up and down the hill was a killer. 

PGCaP Careers Development and Empoyability

 I enrolled, I started, and I was off. 

I enrolled in PGCap Careers Development and Employability. Unfortunately, for reasons beyond my control, I hadn't been able to hand in my MA, so I ended up Dual enrolling and was forced to withdraw from the PGCap. 

PGDE

 It was on, I was enrolled, due to start, and then it was cancelled. 

I enrolled on the PGDE at Northern College, ready for when I handed in. Of course, my MAsters was extended due to the changes in the Supervisory team (redundancies). I checked and was told that wouldn't be an issue. 

Unfortunately, the week I was due to start on the PGDE was cancelled due to a lack of numbers; after searching for another suitable course, I was told I couldn't be dual enrolled. 

The Future

 Today is my first day in my new job, and it's exciting. 

Today was the day I took the first step on the academic career ladder, starting my first day as a Costume Teaching Fellow. 

Whats in My Bag

I was asked recently what I think are the essential items to take to uni with you every day, and it got me thinking. 

What are my go-to important must-haves? 

It helps that I have a locker to keep some bits in it, especially as a commuter student.

Locker:- 

• Electrical items (Headphones and camera for online meetings. Various charging cables and plugs)
• Power bank.
• USB Drive, just in case.
• Pencil case with contents.
• Notepad.
• Basic First Aid kit, Pain killers
• Spare shoes (I hate having wet feet on a rainy day.
• Sanitary Items
• Deodorant
• A4 Document wallets (useful when I have printed documents at uni and want to take them home).
• Hair bobbles, Safety pins etc
• Sewing kit

Bag:-

• Tissues
• Charging cable
• Powerbank
• Earbuds
• Notepad
• Pens
• Hand Sanitiser
• Sanitary Items
• Pain Killers/Anti-Histamines etc
• Reusable Cup
• Water Bottle
• Reusable Shopping Bags
• Snacks, when I remember to replenish. 

Additionally, my diary is normally in my bag. Laptop or tablet as required.

Would love to know what else you suggest. 

MoD Art Collection

 Discovered the MoD Art Collection today, though it no longer exsists as 2000 items have now been distributed to other collections around the UK such as the National Maritime Museum. 

Rowland Langmaid

More information about the former colection can be found here

MoD Collection Overview

MoD Collection Catalogue

Knickers

 Knickers

Possibly not what you would expect to see on this blog, but Knickers it is today.

NMM

Yep, HMS Invincible Knickers. I was browsing the National Maritime Museum collection, and came across these knickers.

But there is more here on Reddit (it will ask your age as apparently its mature content)

Reddit

Australian Submarine Memorial

 The Australian Submarine Memorial in Barrow

Barrow-in-Furness is a town in Cumbria, England, with a long and proud history of shipbuilding. It was here that the first two submarines for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) were built, HMAS AE1 and HMAS AE2. Both AE1 and AE2 were built in Barrow, a town famous for its submarine building.

The submarines were lost during World War I, and their crews were killed in action or taken Prisoner.

HMAS AE2, berthed at Garden Island in Sydney, with the HMAS AE1 behind. Taken soon after arrival on May 24, 1914

In 2013, a memorial was unveiled in Ramsden Square, Barrow, to commemorate the loss of the AE1 and AE2 crews. The memorial is a three-sided granite structure with plaques listing the names of the men who died. It is a fitting tribute to the brave sailors who lost their lives in service to their country.

It is a reminder of the sacrifices that have been made in the name of freedom, and it is a source of inspiration for those who serve today.

The memorial is also a symbol of the close relationship between the UK and Australia. The two countries have a long history of cooperation, and they share a common bond in defence of freedom. The memorial is a reminder of that bond, and it is a symbol of the friendship between the two nations.

If you are ever in Barrow-in-Furness, I encourage you to visit the Australian Submarine Memorial. It is a moving tribute to the brave men who lost their lives in service to their country. It is also a reminder of the close relationship between the UK and Australia.

Three Days, Three Universities

 It's been a busy few days. Three universities in three days in three different counties.

  

Thursday University of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire

Friday University of Salford in Manchester

Saturday University of Portsmouth in Hampshire

New Researchers in Maritime History conference 2023

Attending the New Researchers in Maritime History Conference 2023

I had the pleasure of attending the New Researchers in Maritime History Conference 2023, held at the University of Portsmouth in the UK from 31 March to 1 April 2023. The conference was a great opportunity to learn about new research in maritime history, network with other researchers, and gain feedback on my own work.

The conference was organised by the British Commission for Maritime History (BCMH), and it brought together over 100 postgraduate students and early-career researchers from around the world. The theme of the conference was "New Directions in Maritime History," and it featured a variety of papers on a wide range of topics, including:

• The use of new technologies, such as digital humanities and remote sensing, in maritime research
• The study of maritime history from a global perspective
• The intersection of maritime history with other fields, such as environmental history, social history, and gender studies
• The history of women at sea, the history of maritime labour, and the history of maritime environmentalism

I was particularly interested in the papers that explored new approaches to maritime history.

I also enjoyed the opportunity to network with other researchers at the conference. I met a number of other postgraduate students and early-career researchers who are working on interesting and innovative projects. I found it very helpful to talk to other researchers about their work, and I learned a lot from their insights.

Overall, I had a very positive experience at the New Researchers in Maritime History Conference 2023. I learned a lot about new research in maritime history, I networked with other researchers, and I gained feedback on my own work. I would definitely recommend attending the conference if you are interested in maritime history.

First time attending this conference. Lots of great speakers on a range of subjects. 

Really enjoyed Sarah Louise Mller's presentation on Women in British W11 Naval Intelligence.

bouy

The history of buoys is a long and varied one, dating back to ancient times. The earliest known buoys were simply pieces of wood or stone that were anchored to the seabed to mark hazards or to serve as moorings. Over time, buoys became more sophisticated, and they began to be used for a variety of purposes, including:

• Marking channels and shoals
• Providing a safe passage for ships
• Aiding navigation
• Measuring water levels
• Collecting weather data
• Supporting aquaculture
• Serving as birdbaths
• Providing a home for marine life

Today, buoys are an essential part of maritime safety and navigation. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and they are made from a variety of materials, including wood, metal, plastic, and concrete. Buoys are used in all parts of the world, and they play an important role in the global economy.

Here is a brief timeline of the history of buoys:

• 1295: The first mention of buoys as navigational aids is in the medieval seaman's manual La Compasso da Nivigare.
• 14th century: Hollow wooden casks chained to stones are in use in the Netherlands and Germany.
• 1514: King Henry VIII of England creates Trinity House, a corporation responsible for the maintenance of navigational aids in English waters.
• 17th century: Buoys with lights are used to mark channels and shoals.
• 18th century: Buoys with bells are used to warn ships of hazards.
• 19th century: Buoys with foghorns are used to warn ships of hazards in foggy conditions.
• 20th century: Buoys with radar reflectors are used to improve the visibility of buoys to ships using radar.
• 21st century: Buoys with GPS receivers are used to track the position of buoys and to provide real-time information to ships and other vessels.

Buoys have come a long way since their humble beginnings as simple pieces of wood or stone. Today, they are an essential part of maritime safety and navigation, and they play an important role in the global economy.

https://dunnriteproducts.com/blog/a-history-of-buoys/