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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 free featured article is an English translation of part of a pilot’s survey prepared for the abortive 1597 Spanish Armada, together with a commentary.

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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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The Mariner’s Mirror Podcast

October 2020

We are delighted to announce that the Society has just launched a podcast – The Mariner’s Mirror Podcast. We have some fantastic partners lined up to work with in the coming months. The podcast is presented by the historian Sam Willis. The podcast will Increase public awareness of maritime history and its importance to the […] Read More

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Maritime Art

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