The SWMHS is launching a new Research Prize to encourage new writing in maritime history, established through the generosity of Mike Duffy, who has made a founding gift of £5,000.
The prize will support high-quality maritime history writing based on original research. It will be open to students, independent researchers, local historians and emerging scholars — with the quality of the work being what matters.
Our aim is to build a £10,000 launch fund, enabling the SWMHS to offer two meaningful prizes and support publication through Maritime South West – the journal of the SWMHS. Trustees have agreed to set aside up to £2,500 from the SWMHS funds to match members’ donations.
If every member gave just £10, we would raise £2,500, taking us to 75% of the target before match funding.
Please help us give the prize a strong start.
Make your £10 contribution here: [click here]
To give more than £10, simply increase the quantity before adding to basket. For example, quantity 5 gives £50; quantity 10 gives £100. Thank you.