In partnership with Royal Museums Greenwich and National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK), and supported by the Museum Ships Committee of the International Congress of Maritime Museums the successful Historic Ships conference returns for the eighth instalment.
The ‘Historic Ships 2023: Historic Vessels – Sustainable Futures’ Conference will take place at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom on 28 – 29 November 2023, followed by a visit to the Chatham Dockyard on 30 November 2023.
| CALL FOR PAPERS The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is not only proud of the current achievements in the marine industry, but also our maritime heritage. The history of the world is the history of the sea, that through trade and war shaped our modern existence. This conference will not only focus on the conservation of historic vessels but also the research and investigation into the engineering and proficiency of historic designs through modern naval architecture techniques. With this event, you will help to record the skills and techniques used to construct and operate our historic ships for current and future generations. |
| Papers and case studies are invited from naval architects, academics, museum ships and historic vessel practitioners, and enthusiasts on all related topics but not limited to: |
- Digital technologies in maritime conservation.
- Vessels at risk and end of life recording
- Replica Historic Ships
- Heritage Overseas / Stories of Repatriation
- Historic Ships Sustainability. Finding greener solutions
- Using Historic Ships as a basis for Education and Skills
Selected papers may be published in the Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects
Please submit your abstract by the 2 March 2023 here
Conference Venue:
The National Maritime Museum contains the world’s largest maritime library and archive collection.
National Maritime Museum
Romney Rd
London SE10 9NF
