Welcome to the South West Maritime History Society.

Based in South West England, we encourage interest in all aspects of maritime history and promote research in these fields, leading where possible to the publication of the results of such studies.

Next meeting 2013 May 24

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival
At The Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 2ER

Next meeting 2013 May 24

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival
At The Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 2ER

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Latest news 2013 May 13

Gloucester Waterways Museum
Has formed a sub-group on coasters and barges in the Severn Estuary.

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Latest posting: 2013 May 23

Forum message
Early Royal Naval surgeons in New Zealand

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