25 - 28 April 2012
Mercator Revisited. Carthography in the age of discovery.
The Erfgoedcel Waasland and Ghent University, Department of Geography are delighted to invite you to the international conference 'Mercator Revisited – Cartography in the Age of Discovery' which will be held from Wednesday, April 25 to Saturday, April 28, 2012 in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. The event is supported by the International Cartographic Association (ICA) and the Flemish Government.
Sint - Niklaas, Belgium
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Programme and call for papers
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21-22 May 2012
European Maritime Day
After Brussels 2008, Rome 2009, Gijon 2010 and Gdansk 2011, the 2012 edition of the European Maritime Day will be organized in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden on 21 and 22 May 2012 – for the first time in Scandinavia and in the North Sea area.
The High-level Conference "Sustainable growth from the oceans, seas and the coasts", are organized in partnership with the Swedish Ministry of Enterprise, the Region Västra Götaland, the City of Gothenburg and the European Commission, and will take place on the beautiful premises of the Eriksbergshallen, an old shipyard building at the water’s edge which houses today an event hall featuring innovative architecture and definitive Scandinavian design.
Welcome!
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
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Draft programme
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2 - 6 July 2012
Sixth International Congress of Maritime History
The Organizing Committee of the International Maritime Economic History Association invites proposals for papers to be presented at the 6th International Congress of Maritime History to be hosted by Ghent University at Het Pand, an old Dominican monastery located in the heart of the city. We will travel to Antwerp for one day to hold part of our programme at the Red Star Line and Antwerp City Museum (MAS).
Gent, Belgium
www.imeha2012.ugent.be
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8-12 October 2012
International Symposium on Boat and Ship Archaeology
Ships and maritime landscapes.
Ships have always transported commodities and ideas. Routes have been established between countries and people of different cultures. Today the results of these cultural contacts are still reflected in different architectural styles of housing and in an often multicultural background of the population. Many cities and their surrounding landscapes are clearly influenced by trading and cultural contacts overseas.
On the other hand ships were designed in traditions that were very much influenced by the local environment. Flat bottomed ships were of excellent use in shallow waters; barges were ideal for rivers with slow currents and so on. Natural conditions of the landscape have influenced the building of ships and their design, just as the availability of natural resources did.
Vice versa, the shipbuilding industry has left its marks on the cultural landscape as well. Shipbuilding influenced society because of the enormous capital investments needed, the supply of different kinds of building materials, human capital and feeding industries.
Amsterdam. The Netherlands
www.isbsa.org
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5 - 9 November 2012
First International Congress of Eurasian Maritime History
This First Congress of Eurasian Maritime History is devoted to Turkish Maritime History. For many of us, the study of Eurasian maritime history unlocks important insights into the past maritime cultures and societies of the Black Sea, the Turkish Straits, the Aegean and the Mediterranean Seas, the Caspian Sea, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. By bringing together the contributions of international and Turkish historians, we aim to convey this maritime heritage to future generations. The congress will also bring together the representatives of the maritime historical archives to promote mutual collaboration and information exchange.
Istanbul, Turkey
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