Maritime Studies
This page contains references to the broad field of
Maritime Studies in print and electronic formats. To initiate research in this field of
study the researcher should consult the guides entitled
Ancient and Medieval History,
Anthropology,
Archaeology,
Biology,
Civil War History,
Environmental Studies,
Florida Government Documents,
History,
Law,
Maps,
Political Science,
Public History,
United States History, and
United States Government Documents.
To locate sources in the John C. Pace Library search the
UWF catalog . Useful subject headings include
"Maritime Anthropology," "Maritime Law," "Maritime Museums," "Shipping," "Ships, Ancient," "Ships, Medieval," "Shipwrecks," and "Underwater Archaeology."
Databases
Databases index journal articles, books, conference proceedings,
reports, and other materials. Databases may be searched
individually or in
categorized groups via Metalib. If you are searching for a journal title, look it up in the Online Catalog or the CitationLinker, SFX. If we do not own, or have access to, a journal you need, you may request it from Interlibrary Loan. If you are
unsure about the quality of the journals you are using, consult the online
tutorial, Scholarly Journals vs. Popular Magazines.
The most frequently used maritime studies databases are:
- America History and Life. 1964+ (ABC-CLIO)
- An online index to over 2,000 journals published worldwide that deal with the
history of the United States and Canada. Entries include extensive abstracts.
Book and media reviews from over one hundred journals are included.
- Anthropology Plus. 1900+ (Eureka)
- This database is a combination of Anthropological Literature from
Harvard University and Anthropological Index from the Royal Anthropological
Institute. It provides worldwide indexing of journal articles, reports, commentaries,
edited works, and obituaries in the fields of anthropology and archaeology.
- BIOSIS. 1970+ (DataStar)
BasicBIOSIS. Current 5 years. (FirstSearch)
- This online database is the computerized version of Biological
Abstracts 1927-1995, (Periodicals QH 301 B37). The online version contains
over 10.5 million records from over 6,000 journals and monographs. BasicBIOSIS is
a condensed version of BIOSIS and provides indexing to 375 core life science
journals and is updated weekly. Explanations of abbreviations of serial titles
used in these indexes may be found in BIOSIS Serials Sources (Ref. Desk
QH 301 S585). A current list of journals indexed in BIOSIS may be found at
http://www.biosis.org/products_services/bplist.html.
- Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management. 1967+
(Cambridge)
- This database provides indexing to the principle multidisciplinary journals
from the environmental sciences. An excellent source for references to the
underwater environment, shipwrecks, and govenment policy.
- Expanded Academic Index. 1980+ (InfoTrac)
- A general interest index to nearly 1,000 multi-disciplinary journals. A
surprisingly good source for recent articles on topics related to maritime studies.
Some full-text articles are available through this database.
- Historical Abstracts. 1450+ (ABC-CLIO)
- An online index to scholarly journals, books, and dissertations on world
history (excluding the U.S. and Canada). The U.S. and Canada are covered in the
America History and Life database.
- Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe (Lexis-Nexis)
- A comprehensive database that contains full-text coverage of Federal and state
laws, cases, and regulations. It also provides access to full-text legal periodicals
and newspapers.
- Oceanic Abstracts. 1964+ (DIALOG)
Oceanic Abstracts. 1981+ (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
- This database provides access to the worldwide technical literature on the
marine and brackish-water environment. Coverage of living and non-living resources,
including shipwrecks, is comprehensive.
- Wilson Select Plus. 1994+ (FirstSearch)
- A multidisciplinary database consisting of full-text articles from over
1,600 popular and scholarly journals. An excellent source for initiating a search
on contemporary as well as historical topics.
- Worldwide Political Science Abstracts.
1975+ (Cambridge)
- This valuable database provides citations, abstracts, and selected
full-text articles of the international periodical literature in political
science and related fields, including international relations, law, public
administration, and public policy.
Bibliographies
- An Introductory Bibliography of Maritime References for the New World and
the Spanish Empire Therein, 1491-1821. 1986. (Ref. Z 6201 B226)
- A bibliographic guide to for those seeking information about Spain's contributions
to maritime history and technology. In addition to listing basic source materials,
some English-language interpretative titles are included when comparable Spanish-language
sources are lacking.
- Catalog of Marine Prints and Paintings. 3 vols. 1964. (Special Collections
NE 957 M35)
- Subtitled: "Contains Reproductions of Main and Secondary Entry Cards Owned
by the Museum." This is a reprint of the catalog cards of the marine prints and
paintings in the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Va.
- Coastal and Maritime Archaeology: A Bibliography. 1991. (CC 77 U5 K45 1991)
- A bibliography on coastal and maritime archaeology that is international in
scope, with special emphasis on northeastern North America. Includes over 2,800
references on indigenous peoples and divided by time into prehistoric, historic,
and contemporary periods.
- An Indexed Bibliography of Underwater Archaeology and Related Topics. 1996.
(CC 77 U5 I43 1996)
- A bibliography of diverse sources that are arranged under forty-four broad
categories listed under the following headings: "General Guides," "Shipbuilding and
Naval Architecture," "Underwater Archaeology," "Artefacts," "Conservation,"
"Archaeological Sites," and "Miscellaneous."
- World War II at Sea: A Bibliography of Sources in English. 3 vols. 1976.
(Ref. Z 6207 W8 S57)
- Based on international sources, this bibliography is arranged by regions with
appended name and author indexes.
- Yucatan: An Annotated Bibliography of Documents and Manuscripts on the
Archaeology and history of Yucatan in Archives and Libraries of Mexico, North America
and Europe. 1943. Reprinted 1980. (Ref. Z 1427 Y8 1980)
- Originally published (1943) under title: "Catalogo de Documentos Para la
Historia de Yucatan y Campeche que se Hallan en Diversos Archivos y bibliotecas
de Mexico y del Extranjero"
Dictionaries
- The Facts on File Dictionary of Marine Science. 2001. (Ref. GC 9 F28 2001)
- Defines terms from many fields that are applicable to marine science. Emphasis is
placed on those terms from various fields that apply to marine technology. Includes
references to Internet sites. See also Ocean and Marine Dictionary
(Ref. GC 9 T86).
- Facts on File Dictionary of Nautical Terms. 1994. (Ref. V 23 L467 1994)
- A dictionary of maritime terms that includes definitions, etymologies, usages,
and parts of speech. Terms that have several meanings (that are sometimes contradictory)
are emphasized. See also A Dictionary of Sea Terms (Ref. V 23 A6 1985),
International Maritime Dictionary (Ref. V 23 K4 1961),
Mariner's Dictionary (Ref. V 23 B75 1972),
Naval Terms Dictionary (Ref. V 23 N6 1978), and
The Overlook Illustrated Dictionary of Nautical Terms (Ref. V 23 B58).
- Falconer's Marine Dictionary. 1780. Reprint 1970. (Ref. V 23 F18 1970)
- First published in 1769 under the title An Universal Dictionary of the Marine,
this source provides definitions of technical terms used in construction, equipment,
furniture, machinery, movements, and military operations related to the marine
environment. See also Glossary of Physical Oceanography and Related Disciplines
http://stommel.tamu.edu/~baum/paleo/ocean/ocean.html.
Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedia of Marine Sciences. 1998. (Ref. GC 9 E56 1998)
- Nearly 2,000 concepts are described in brief essays in this concise encyclopedia
that includes overviews of major topics in marine science and numerous black and
white illustrations. See also Encyclopedia of Nautical Knowledge
(Ref. V 23 M25).
- Encyclopedia of the Dead Sea Scrolls. 2 vol. 2000. (Ref. BM 487 E53 2000)
& FWB
- Summarizes in medium-length essays the research conducted over the last half
century on all aspects of the dead sea scrolls and related antiquarian documents.
Each essay includes a bibliography of sources.
- Encyclopedia of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology. 1998. (Ref. CC 77 U5
E53 1998)
- This illustrated guide consists of over 500 articles on shipwrecks, submerged
cities and harbors, research themes, legislation and the techniques of underwater
archaeology.
Handbooks
- Practical Handbook of Marine Science. 2001. (Ref. GC 11.2 P73 2001)
- An illustrated handbook on the physical, chemical, and biological reference data
of oceanic and estuarine ecosystems. See also CRC Handbook of Marine Science,
3 vol. (Ref. GC 24 C17).
- Shipwrecks of Florida. 1998. (Ref. G 525 S556 1998)
- A regional and chronological listing of known shipwrecks in Florida waters.
Coordinates are provided for many wrecks. Includes an important appended bibliography,
wreck identification tips, artifact conservation, and information concerning
"Rights to Wrecks"
Directories
- International Register of Historic Ships. 1993. (Ref. VM 15 B77 1993)
- A directory of over 1,300 ships in fifty-two countries including those in museums.
Includes an appended list of important ship remnants
Atlases
- An Atlas of Maritime Florida. 1997. (Ref. Atlas G 1316 P5 A8 1997)
& FWB
- This atlas contains essays and maps depicting the maritime history of Florida
with emphasis on the submerged cultural resources of the state. It includes an appended
"Sources and Further Reading."
- Atlas of Maritime History. 1975. (Ref. Atlas G 1060 L65 1975)
- A collection of maps that display the maritime history of the western world
from the Greeks to modern times. Emphasis is placed on commerce and warfare
- The Atlas of Shipwrecks and Treasure. 1994. (Ref.Atlas G 1046 P57 P5 1994)
- Subtitled: "The History, Location, and Treasures of Ships Lost at Sea," this highly
illustrated atlas describes numerous shipwrecks that are well known for their treasure.
Includes an appended regional chronology of important wrecks
- The Times Atlas and Encyclopaedia of the Sea. 1990. (Ref. Atlas G 2800 T5
1990)) & FWB
- This source summarizes the resources and transportation linkages of the world's
oceans. Topics covered include shipping, fishing, offshore oil, minerals, renewable
energy, naval strategy, law, history, conservation and recreation.
See also Atlas of the Sea (Ref. Atlas GC 21 B35),
Atlas of the South Pacific (Ref. Oversize Atlas G 2860 N49),
Atlas of the Oceans (Ref. Oversize Atlas G 2801 C7 A813),
Indian Ocean Atlas (Ref. Atlas G 2850 U5 1976),
The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea (Ref. V 23 O96),
Rand McNally Atlas of the Oceans (Ref. Atlas G 2800 R3 1977), and
UN Atlas of the Oceans http://www.oceansatlas.org/index.jsp.
Travels
- A Reference Guide to the Literature of Travel. 3 vols. 1935-1949.
(Ref. Z 6011 C87)
- Subtitled "Including Voyages, Geographical Descriptions, Adventures, Shipwrecks
and Expeditions," this annotated bibliography is arranged by geographic regions that
list travel accounts from the earliest time to the year 1800. Coverage is
worldwide.
- Travels in the Old South. 1956. (Ref. Z 1251 S7 C4)
- This is an annotated bibliography of accounts of the American continent by
travelers and observers of the American scene from the period 1527-1860. It is
continued by
Coulter's Travels in the Confederate States, 1860-1865, (Ref. Z 1251 S7 C68)
and Travels in the Confederate States (Ref. Z 1251 S7 C68).
Biographical Sources
- The Pirates' Who's Who. 1968. (Ref. G 535 G6 1968)
- Subtitled "Giving Particulars of the Lives and Deaths of the Pirates
and Buccaneers." Brief to medium-length biographies of significant pirates,
both male and female, are provided in this source. See also Pirates and Privateers
of the Americas (Ref. E 18 M44 1994).
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Theses
- An Analysis of Spanish Colonization Fleets in the Age of Exploration Based on
the Historical and Archaeological Investigation of the Emanuel Point Shipwreck in
Pensacola Bay, Florida. 1998. (Ref. LD 1807 F62k 1998 S35)
- Archaeological Site Transformation Processes and the Spanish Presidio Santa
Maria de Galve (1698-1998). 2000. (Ref. LD 1807 F62k 2000 W56)
- A Broken Lifeline of Commerce, Trade and Defense on the Colonial Frontier:
Historical Archaeology of the Santa Rosa Island Wreck, An Early Eighteenth-Century
Spanish Shipwreck in Pensacola Bay, Florida. 2001. (Ref. LD 1807 F62k 2001 H84)
- Hamilton's Wreck: An Archaeological and Historical Inquiry into the Regional
Maritime Culture of Pensacola, Florida, 1900-1920. 2002. (Ref. LD 1807 F62k
2002 M66)
- Historical Rationale and Museum Survey in Support of a Maritime Museum for
Pensacola, Florida. 2001. (Ref. LD 1807 F62k 2001 F64)
- The Life and Times of a Merchant Sailor: History and Archaeology of the Norwegian
Ship Catherine. 2000. (Ref. LD 1807 F62k 2000 B84)
- The Santa Maria Village: Archaeology and History at First Pensacola, 1698-1719.
2001. (Ref. LD 1807 F62k 2001 P65)
- A Study of Iron Fasteners From The Emanuel Point Ship. 2001. (Ref. LD 1807
F62k 2001 P84)
Internet Sites
- Alaska Shipwrecks
http://www.mms.gov/alaska/ref/ships/index.htm
- Contract Conservation
http://nautarch.tamu.edu/CRL-APRL/conservation.htm
- CSS Alabama
http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org12-1.htm
- Dog Island Shipwreck Survey
http://www.adp.fsu.edu/dogisland.html
- Emanuel Point Shipwreck
http://www.uwf.edu/archaeology/projects/uw/epse/epse.htm
- Empress of Ireland
http://www.pbs.org/lostliners/empress.html
- Federal Maritime Commission Directory
http://fmc.gov
- Florida Maritime Heritage Trail
http://www.catanese.org/projects/project.asp?ProjectID=88
- Florida Shipwrecks
http://www.treasuresites.com/members/shipwreck.htm
- Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserves and Museums
http://www.scubaduba.com/wreck/nfarchaeology.html
- Globalization & Maritime Power
http://www.ndu.edu/inss/books/Books_2002/Globalization_and_Maritime_Power_Dec_02/01_toc.htm
- Gold Rush Shipwrecks
http://www.mms.gov/omm/pacific/kids/goldwrecks.htm
- Historic Shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico
http://www.gomr.mms.gov/homepg/regulate/environ/archaeological/shipwrecks.html
- Lost Liners
http://www.lostliners.com
- Maple Leaf Shipwreck
http://www.mapleleafshipwreck.com
- Mariners'Museum
http://www.mariner.org
- Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society
http://www.melfisher.org
- Methods of Conservation
http://nautarch.tamu.edu/class/ANTH605/File0.htm
- Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
http://monitor.nos.noaa.gov
- National Archives & Records Administration
http://www.archives.gov/index.html
- Naval Historical Center
http://www.history.navy.mil
- Nautic LLC
http://www.nauticos.com
- North American Society for Oceanic History
http://www.ecu.edu/nasoh
- North Carolina Office of Archives and History
http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/archives
- North Carolina Maritime Museum
http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/maritime/
- Queen Anne's Revenge
http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/qar/default.htm
- Padre Island Shipwrecks of 1554
http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/print/PP/etpfe.html
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Researching Shipwrecks
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/WEBSHIPWRECKS/SHIPWRECKGUIDE.html
- Sea and Sky: Shipwrecks and Treasures
http://www.seasky.org/links/sealink10.html
- U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/collect.html
- USS Arizona
http://www.nps.gov/usar
- USS Tecumseh
http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org12-4.htm
- UWF Anthropolgy & Maritime Institute
http://uwf.edu/anthropology
- UWF Maritime Studies
http://uwf.edu/maritimestudies/program
- Wisconsin's Great Lakes Shipwrecks
http://www.wisconsinshipwrecks.org
- Wreckovery Salvage
http://www.wreckoverysalvage.com
Metalists
- Bluejacket Links
http://www.bluejacket.com/links.html
- Brown Marine's Links
http://www.brownmarine.com/Links.htm
- Captain Blood's Maritime Links
http://www.geocities.com/cptblood_1999/Maritimelink.html
- Dave Naess' Maritime Links
http://www.howdydave.com/maritime/museum.html
- DMOZ Maritime Directory
http://dmoz.org/Society/History/By_Topic/Maritime/
- Florida Diving & Wrecks
http://www.floridasmart.com/subjects/ocean/fl_diving.htm
- Florida Historical Museums
http://www.floridasmart.com/attractions/museums_hist.htm
- Florida State University Program in Underwater Archaeology -
Underwater Links
http://www.anthro.fsu.edu/research/uw/links.shtml
- Haze Gray & Underway
http://www.hazegray.org/
- Maritime Museum Links
http://www.maritimemuseums.net/index.html
- Moontide Links
http://www.moontide.freeservers.com/links.html
- Mother of All Maritime Links
http://www.boat-links.com/linklists/boatlink-32.html
- Naval & Maritime Museums List
http://www.bb62museum.org/usnavmus.html
- Naval & Maritime Virtual Library
http://itwebmaster.iit.edu/~vlnavmar/index_long.html
- Naval Museums & Preserved Warships
http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/Museums/Museums_ships2000A-Z.htm
