De zeventiende eeuwse cartografen lieten hun kunde blijken door middel van hun decoraties op zeekaarten. Deze decoraties waren grofweg in een aantal categorieën te onderscheiden: schepen,...Show moreDe zeventiende eeuwse cartografen lieten hun kunde blijken door middel van hun decoraties op zeekaarten. Deze decoraties waren grofweg in een aantal categorieën te onderscheiden: schepen, zeemonsters, etnische en overige illustraties. Middels een steekproef van kaarten uit de Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden is gekeken in hoeverre verschillen zich ontwikkelden tussen illustraties op kaarten van het Atlantisch en kaarten van het Aziatisch gebied.Show less
This thesis is focussed around the question of what the maritime cultural landscape of Dutch Mauritius can tell us about the island's roles and significance in the Dutch overseas expansion (1598...Show moreThis thesis is focussed around the question of what the maritime cultural landscape of Dutch Mauritius can tell us about the island's roles and significance in the Dutch overseas expansion (1598-1710). The curious contrast between the great gap that exists in colonial and maritime historiography concerning Dutch Mauritius and the fact that the VOC had a dominant presence on the island for over a century has been the main reason to dive into this question. While leaning on the archaeological concept of Westerdahl’s maritime cultural landscape by analysing the elements of geography, structures and sailing routes, and by complementing this landscape through historic research into the elements of maritime knowledge and European competition, this thesis shows that Mauritius was more important to the Dutch overseas expansion in the Indian Ocean than was previously thought.Show less
The Noord river is located within the Dutch river delta, an area which has been subject to numerous changes, particularly since the start of the 1800’s. This thesis displays how the adjustments...Show moreThe Noord river is located within the Dutch river delta, an area which has been subject to numerous changes, particularly since the start of the 1800’s. This thesis displays how the adjustments within the maritime landscape of the Noord river evolved throughout the nineteenth and twentieth century. The main turning point being the 1953 Watersnoodramp, that led to the formulation of the Deltaplan and the revision of the Dutch delta. Following this event the dykes of the Noord river were to be revised and eventually adjusted, affecting the inhabitants of the area and hereby causing major changes within the social structures of the Noord river dykes.Show less
This thesis examines the role of the St. Eustatius' blue beads in both the colonial period and the modern days of the island. Many stories are known about these glass beads, and in this thesis...Show moreThis thesis examines the role of the St. Eustatius' blue beads in both the colonial period and the modern days of the island. Many stories are known about these glass beads, and in this thesis their veracity is tested by means of archival research, the results of archaeological studies and research in literature. Nowadays the beads have a significant meaning for the Statian community and have an almost cult status. Also for the archaeologists and tourists the beads are a intriguing phenomena and thus worth to research. Archaeology and maritime history are combined in this study in order to do a thoroughly research on these small objects with a comprehensive story.Show less
The thesis investigates whether Jan Smit Czn was an exponent of the disappearance of the sailing ships in the second half of the nineteenth century. Apart from literature, the research is based on...Show moreThe thesis investigates whether Jan Smit Czn was an exponent of the disappearance of the sailing ships in the second half of the nineteenth century. Apart from literature, the research is based on the analysis of Jan Smit Czn's private administration and a number of ship account books.Show less
In deze studie wordt, door middel van een vergelijking tussen de VOC-kolonie op Ceylon en de WIC-nederzetting in Brazilië, onderzocht welke invloed ziekte en het gezondheidsbeleid had op de...Show moreIn deze studie wordt, door middel van een vergelijking tussen de VOC-kolonie op Ceylon en de WIC-nederzetting in Brazilië, onderzocht welke invloed ziekte en het gezondheidsbeleid had op de ontwikkeling van beide compagnieën.Show less
Using combat action reports of escort carriers as primary sources, this thesis seeks to examine the manner in which the specific challenges of the Korean conflict were overcome in the field of...Show moreUsing combat action reports of escort carriers as primary sources, this thesis seeks to examine the manner in which the specific challenges of the Korean conflict were overcome in the field of naval aviation, and how a new mode of aircraft carrier deployment was developed.Show less
