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an archaeology of death and remembrance in maritime culture
1 online resource (xv, 259 pages :) : illustrations
"Death Stands Ready at the Door" : The Dangers of Maritime Life -- Values for a Dangerous World -- "The Natural Sepulchre of a Sailor" : Burial at Sea As Ritual Performance -- "Was Never Since Heard Of" : Remembering the Missing -- "Rocks and Storms I'll Fear No More" : The Anchor and the Cross -- Conclusions: A Living Tradition.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology