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The Society for Nautical Research is the world’s oldest society dedicated to the study and preservation of maritime heritage. It publishes The Mariner’s Mirror, the world’s leading journal of naval and maritime history.

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This month’s featured article looks at Grace Darling who, along with her father William, rescued nine of eighteen survivors from the wreck of the S.S. Forfarshire on 7 September 1838.

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Historic Ships

The Society for Nautical Research played a leading role in the preservation of HMS Victory and other historic vessels.

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Docklands History Group: New Researchers Seminar

September 2018

2018 This Seminar will take place on Sat 24th November in the Pocahontas Room of the Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, (off Hertsmere Road) London, E14 5AL . Programme: AM 10:30 Registration, coffee and tea 11:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks – Chris Ellmers, Honorary Life President, Docklands History Group First Session: Exploring Archive material: […] Read More

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Maritime Art

The Society for Nautical Research helps to purchase important works of art.