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Raise, Reuse, Recycle: Global History and Marine Salvage in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century
Oceans and seas have long been a focal point in historiography, particularly in the field of global history, which emphasizes the connective power of these vast bodies of water. This focus naturally extends to the study of seafaring, shipbuilding, and maritime infrastructures. Yet while global history highlights oceanic linkages, it has also acknowledged the inherent dangers and uncertainties of seafaring, from the so-called Age of Exploration through to the twentieth century. Shipwrecks—ranging from minor groundings to catastrophic maritime disasters —have always played a central role in…
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