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The real North Water – life on board a 19th century whaling vessel
Delve into the National Maritime Museum collections and find out what life on board a 19th century whaling vessel was really like.
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How did the slave trade end in Britain?
The campaign to end slavery began in the late 18th century. Alongside the work of famous campaigners and formerly enslaved people living in London, one of the key events in the abolition movement was a rebellion on the island of Haiti
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British and French Prisoners of War, 1793-1815
Discover documents that shine a light on the experiences of captured British and French sailors and soldiers in the National Maritime Museum's Caird Library.
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Seafarers Hospital Society – 200 years of pioneering care for seafarers’ wellbeing and mental health
Seafaring has always been a physically and mentally demanding role. To mark Day of the Seafarer we have invited the Seafarers Hospital Society to share about their role in promoting seafarer welfare during the last 200 years.
Our collections: Flags collection
More than 1,000 items dating from the 18th century