Leviathan

British Arctic Whaling

Databank

   
 
The BAW Databank

The Databank incorporates a relational database with data drawn from original contemporary records, (including ships' logbooks and journals), archive lists and published literature. In addition, the databank offers metadata in the form of accessible source materials, detailed references to outside sources, explanations of authentication processes, and concise explanations of data fields and methodologies employed. In short, the databank is a complete set of authenticated, and referenced resources that is invaluable to researchers and casual users alike.

Follow the links below to access this impressive resource.


Remains of old whaling
boat on Spitzbergen 2007

Links: Databank Information | Downloadable Data Files| Digitised Transcripts | Historical Information

 

Last update: 31 August, 2007

 

 

 

 

 
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