Day of Historical Maritime Archaeology in the Netherlands

Glavimans Symposion

The meeting for maritime archaeology and history

The Glavimans Symposion is an annual meeting place for anyone with a passion for historical maritime archaeology. This event brings together researchers, students, volunteers and professionals to share knowledge and learn from the latest insights and discoveries.

Museum Batavialand, in cooperation with the Glavimans Foundation, organized the fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth Glavimans symposion, the day of historical maritime archaeology in the Netherlands, in 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

  • 2022: Theme ‘Seagoing wooden ships’
  • 2023: Theme “Street Navigation.
  • 2024: Theme ‘From wreckage to reconstruction’

A conference volume of each symposion will be published with all presentations. The 2022 and 2023 volumes can be viewed and ordered through Sidestone Press. The 2022 conference volume and earlier editions are also available for free download through the Glavimans Foundation.

About the Glavimans Symposion

During this special day, researchers, students, volunteers and professionals come together to share knowledge and learn from the latest developments in maritime archaeology. The event provides a stage for presentations, discussions and publications on topics such as shipbuilding, wrecks and historical reconstructions.

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Museum Batavialand is an important center for maritime archaeology in the Netherlands. Keep an eye on this page for news about future editions of the Glavimans Symposion and other activities.

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