Comments on: 1978 to present day: Muckelroy and Maritime Archaeology

By: Dan Clifford

Dan Clifford — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:18:08 +0000

I read Alexander McKee’s ‘History Under the Sea’ (1969) which I bought in a Liverpool Library book sale in 1980 – very well written, and covered many UK wrecks – and confirmed in me a life-long interest (although I’ve never dived). Many of these have now become better known – Grace Dieu, Great Harry, Royal George, and principally Mary Rose – which McKee had personally set about rediscovering, with the Southsea Sub-Aqua Club – and setting in motion the project that eventually led to her raising in 1982.

By: Fraser Sturt

Fraser Sturt — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:33:18 +0000

Hi Andrea,
you’re absolutely right – at the time of writing there wouldn’t have been seen to be an issue with the use of the term ‘man’ in this way. In fact, in many parts of the world its still the linguistic norm. However, it is something that we try to move away from at the moment, just to make sure we’re not assuming things of the archaeological record – even subconsciously …

By: Andrea Cross

Andrea Cross — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 14:48:23 +0000

Good summary of an interesting book except for one tiny niggle…your ‘gender bias’ comment. It is distracting and possibly inaccurate, as I would think such a concept did not even occur to Muckelroy! So many of us of his generation were educated so as to consider that ‘Man’ within such a framework included ‘Wo-man’. However, that is purely my opinion and you no doubt felt a need to include your comment for the younger generations studying this module.

By: Kevin james

Kevin james — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 15:29:03 +0000

Very well explained piece about how “old” books still have intrinsic value. I have just finished a 1960’s book by John Potter called ” The Treasure Divers a guide” still has a colossal amount of valuable information