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British Arctic Whaling
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Guide to the BAW Database

The BAW Database provides a wealth of information that may be accessed directly by the user. It provides, in a single comprehensive databank, information from a host of sources that will help researchers investigate the development of a fascinating and significant industry. Data are available in several formats and can be interrogated online.

 

British Arctic whaling: an overview. A concise history of the industry in relation to contemporary events and to the rival European and North American industries.
Encyclopaedia and glossary: alphabetically-listed information on aspects of the industry, including terms likely to be encountered in whaling documents.
Special topics. Extended articles on particular Arctic whaling topics from the encyclopaedia.
Bibliography. An outline of literature on Arctic whaling, listed alphabetically by author, annotated with brief nores on contents and cross-referenced to the Special topics section.
Key references. Abstracts, transcripts and summaries of key research books, papers etc. that are not otherwise readily available.
Database. An concise relational database incorporating data drawn from original contemporary records, (including ships’ logbooks and journals), archive lists and published literature.  
Arctic whaling art. Illustrations of whaling ships, whaling scenes, portraits and other examples of art inspired by the British whaling industry.
British whalers. A guide to records of masters, officers and seamen involved in British whaling, including muster lists, journals and published accounts.   
List of Contributors.
Contacts. Whom to contact for further information relating to the website and database.

Downloads

         

Database Guide
How to use the BAW Database

Database Resources
Detailed information about the resources used to compile the database

 
         

Encyclopaedia of British Arctic Whaling
A concise listing of facts, terminology, items of interest and much more...

Tabulated Data
The BAW Database

 
         

Specials
Documents, Downloads and Information

Arctic Whaling Art
Images of arctic whaling

 
         

Annotated Bibliography
A comprehensive listing of references

List of Contributors
Contributors to the BAW project
 
         

Note: This resource will be online from 1 September 2007.