Themes in British Maritime History Since the Late 18th Century: The Merchant Navy
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge and critical appreciation of significant aspects of Britain's maritime history in the modern period. Students should gain an analytical understanding of the economic, technological, social and political factors influencing maritime developments since the late 18th century. Through the reading of recommended secondary sources students will appreciate the variety of disciplinary approaches which have been utilised in the study of the maritime past, and be conversant with debates surrounding the major issues. Areas that will be covered by this course include ship owning and management; the role of the state; the impact of war; technological change; maritime labour and port development.
Students are assessed on two essays of 2000 words.