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Brigadier General James L. Collins Jr. Book Prize in Military History
The U.S. Commission on Military History proudly announces the submission date for all books for consideration for the Brigadier General James L. Collins Book Prize in Military History. The prize entails a $2,000 award to the author, irrespective of nationality, of the best book written … CONTINUE READING ❯
Published on June 5, 2025
Call for Papers – Trafalgar Chronicle 2026
Publication Date: Fall 2026 Theme: Navies in the Age of Revolutions, 1775-1848 For the 2026 edition of the Trafalgar Chronicle, New Series 10, the editors seek carefully researched, scholarly articles on ‘Navies in the Age of Revolutions, 1775 – 1848’. We invite essays about naval … CONTINUE READING ❯
Published on May 9, 2025
Call for Papers and Reviewers
The International Journal of Naval History (IJNH) is back in operation. After a two-year hiatus, IJNH is once again ready to welcome submissions from scholars, including junior colleagues still in school, seeking a forum for their research. The editors invite interested individuals to contact Dr. David F. Winkler, Manager … CONTINUE READING ❯
Published on February 27, 2025
Maritime Heritage Conference & Historic Naval Ship Association Symposium
Maritime Communities Celebrating Milestones 24-27 September 2025 • Buffalo, NY The conference brings together organizations and participants that engage in all aspects of maritime heritage. This includes maritime museums, historic lighthouses, tall ships for sail training and youth, small craft, marine art, sailing, naval and … CONTINUE READING ❯
Published on February 22, 2025
Naval Dockyards Society 29th Annual Conference
Saturday 5 April 2025 The University of Greenwich, Maritime Campus, 30 Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9LS. NDS conferences are sponsored by the Society for Nautical Research Dockyard and Shipyard support for the Battle of the Atlantic in the Second World War With just a bit over 7 weeks … CONTINUE READING ❯
Published on February 21, 2025
2025 CNO Essay Contest Announced
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) announces the 2025 CNO Naval History Essay Contest commemorating the Navy’s 250th anniversary. Participants are invited to submit their essays no later than 30 April 2025. This contest represents an excellent opportunity to engage in the rich legacy of … CONTINUE READING ❯
Published on February 21, 2025
Society for Nautical Research (SNR) Anderson Prize 2024 Award
Fourteen books were considered by the Committee for the Anderson Prize this year. They represented a broad range of high-quality publications. Most of the discussion revolved around four outstanding contributions to maritime history. The committee finally agreed to recommend that the prize for 2024 should … CONTINUE READING ❯
Published on January 15, 2025
National Maritime Historical Society
Timothy Jack Runyan
Timothy Jack Runyan, age 83, died January 8, 2025. Courtesy of National Maritime Historical Society Born in Gary, Indiana, he was eldest of the three children of Jack Elmore Runyan and Mavis Lydia Runyan. He grew up near military bases since his father was a … CONTINUE READING ❯
Published on January 10, 2025
National Museum of Bermuda
Naval Dockyards Society Conference and Tours in partnership with The National Museum of Bermuda
Depart Thursday 29 May, return Thursday 5 June 2025. 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the Closure of the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda You have a few more days to consider joining us in Bermuda at discounted prices for this conference (for details click Bermuda Conference flyer). It … CONTINUE READING ❯
Published on January 2, 2025
Call for Papers & Proposals – Maritime Heritage Conference
The Maritime Heritage Conference will be held in Buffalo, New York, from 24-27 September 2025. Call for Papers & Session Proposals Priority will be given to session and individual paper submissions that highlight the presentation of original research, new interpretations, topics of immediate interest to … CONTINUE READING ❯
Published on January 2, 2025