Maritime History Working Group
The Maritime History Working Group (Wurkgroep Maritime Skiednis) aims to promote the study of and interest in Fryslân's maritime history, including with an annual symposium.
Persons actively researching (Frisian) maritime history themselves can become members of the working group. There is no membership fee, but members are asked to be donors of the Fryske Akademy. Please send applications and questions for more information to the secretary of the working group.
Founding year
2008
Board and contact
Chair: Peter Tolsma
Secretary: Hester Postma (e-mail)
Board members: Hanno Brand, Johan Steendam, Jelle Jan Koopmans
About the Maritime History Working Group
The Maritime History Working Group works on various activities, such as those listed below:
- Organising public conferences on (Frisian) maritime history;
- Promoting the publication of research results;
- Promoting the disclosure and accessibility of relevant sources;
- Promoting mutual exchanges among members.
Agenda
5 October 2024, Museum Hindeloopen
Members' meeting with 2 lectures and the opportunity to view the renovated museum. Start 13:30 hrs.
Invitation NL/Frl
12 April 2025, Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, Lemmer
Annual symposium Maritime History Working Group. More information to follow.