New Researchers in Maritime History Conference 2026

The British Commission for Maritime History (BCMH), in association with the University of Southampton welcome you to the thirty-first Conference for New Researchers.

Opening on the Friday night (17th) with a Key Note lecture by Professor Craig Lambert followed by an all day conference on Saturday (18th).

The event is generously supported by the Society for Nautical Research to help emerging scholars who wish to share their work in a supportive environment and build relations with other maritime historians. The day will include talks from a range of postgraduate students and independent scholars (detailed programme tbc). Contributions can address all aspects of maritime history in its broadest sense.

The University of Southampton provides an ideal setting for this event, with its focus on the maritime world – offering courses in marine biology, oceanography, maritime law, ship science, maritime archaeology and history. It isa delightful setting for this annual conference and provides a unique opportunity for new scholars to present their work in a historic setting.

Info: Location on campus tbc

Info: Full programme details to follow. Location on campus tbc. There will be signage on the day.

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Host or Publisher British Commission for Maritime History