Maritime scholars are invited to submit abstracts for the second in-person conference of Down by the Water that will take place at the University of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK, on the 29th of November 2024.
Topics could include but are not limited to studies of:
- Local, traditional or indigenous knowledge associated with communities living on dynamic shorelines, islands or by any aquatic environments.
- Tangible and intangible heritage linked to maritime identities.
- Social meanings, rituals, and symbolism of aquatic environments.
- Studies of mapping and mobilising local, traditional or indigenous knowledges.
- Contemporary re-introduction of local, traditional or indigenous knowledge to address environmental issues and build climate resilience.
- Significance of traditional boats in day-to-day lives and livelihoods of maritime communities.
- Cultural or literary depictions of wooden ships and boats and their social significance.
- Community engagement with maritime communities surrounding heritage and historic assets.
The conference organizers are particularly interested in interdisciplinary studies that combine methodologies and data from the humanities, social sciences, and environmental sciences.
Please submit an abstract (max. 150 words) with the title of your paper, your name and affiliation to Katerina Velentza at the email address: k.velentza@hull.ac.uk .
This conference is organized with the generous support of the Society for Nautical Research.
Deadline for submissions: June 30, 2024
