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Tying together fact and fiction in maritime history.Based in Exeter’s historic Custom House and around its Heritage Harbour, Bowlines will explore major themes in maritime literature.
FRIDAY 6 JUNE
11:30 (Custom House)
Bowlines Launch with Dr. Sam Willis (45mins)
13:30 (Custom House)
Safety at Sea with Kate Jamieson
Chair - Louise Sanger (1hr)
13:30 (Topsham Brewery)
Writing Nautical Fiction (i) with Katie Daysh & Alaric Bond
Chair - David Davies (1hr)
15:00 (Custom House)
The State of Maritime History
Panel discussion with Dr. Sam Willis, David Davies & Jonathan Turner (1hr)
17:00 (Exeter Guildhall)
Civic Reception (2hrs)
SATURDAY 7 JUNE
10:00 (Custom House)
Plenary Session with Hannah Cunliffe (45mins)
11:30 (Custom House)
Writing Nautical Fiction (ii) with Chris Durbin, Philip K Allan
Chair - David Davies (1hr)
11.30 (Topsham Brewery)
Women at Sea with Jo Stanley & Elaine Murphy (1hr)
13:30 (Custom House)
Why Ships Sank with Roy Adkins & Lesley Adkins (1hr)
13:30 (Topsham Brewery)
Panel Discussion Whither Maritime History (1hr)
15:00 (Custom House)
Panel Discussion: Whither Nautical Fiction (1hr)
17:00 (Exeter Guildhall)
Society for Nautical Research AGM - SNR members only
18:30 (Royal Albert Memorial Museum)
SNR Reception & Dinner
Keynote Speaker Nicholas A.M. Rodger
Additional fee, SNR members only
Heritage Harbour Festival
Sunday June 8th is Exeter’s annual Heritage Harbour Festival where traditional vessels and a range of other historic transport owners come along to join singers and musicians, creative artists and a multitude of the public to celebrate the city’s historic harbour.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
46 The Quay, EX2 4AN Exeter, United Kingdom, Exeter, United Kingdom
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