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~An Amalgam of Medical and Maritime History~

A medical student, an aspiring maritime historian, a man who always seems to find his passions in the most unorthodox of ways. I am all these things. Perhaps a bit of an overstatement, particularly the last part, however, my quest to find that which drives me has always led me down circuitous paths. Medicine and maritime history might seem a strange amalgam to some, however, the two are linked in the most extraordinary ways. Both have rich and multifaceted histories that are prime for exploration, discovery, and learning. I seek to learn about both; separately and together.

As a student of medicine, I am at once enthralled and inundated by the wealth of knowledge to be gained from such a course of study. Despite my passion for the subject, I have found that though we are more than sufficiently prepared for our roles as healers, we often times are left with little in the way of an historical perspective. How did we come to use the techniques and medications now endorsed by physicians, and what did it take to get to this point? These are questions that I seek to answer.

Though I have always been a history enthusiast, it was not until recently that I discovered my love of ships and the sea. I quickly gained a penchant for all things maritime. an historical subject that encompasses a broad range of topics from naval battles to the science of navigation. Recently, I came to find that surgeons at sea played an integral part in the orchestra of persons aboard a sailing vessel. They were to maintain the health of the sailors at all costs, despite the rudimentary tools and the unforgiving elements of wind and sea. This effectively bridges the topics, and provides a jumping point for my future knowledge and research.

Any feedback is welcome as I share what I have gained with you.

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Some interesting maritime links from the last month!

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I have collected some very interesting and worthwhile maritime history and naval history-related links over the past month or so, and figured I would collect and share them here. Enjoy and comments welcome, as always.

A Good Boatswain is Hard to Find - Naval History Blog

Eyewitness to Trafalgar 205 Years Ago Today - Old Salt Blog

Ships Ahoy! They don’t make ships like this anymore. - Readex Blog

Conservation of Nelson’s Trafalgar Uniform - NMM Collections Blog

The Battle of Valcour Island 11 October 1776 - Naval History Blog

The Birth of the Continental Navy - Naval History Blog

On Quarantine - Of Ships and Surgeons

Gull Scavengers and the Lobsterman’s Shack - The Scuttlefish

The US Navy and Inventor Robert Fulton - Naval History Blog

Elderly woman, daughter find incredible ocean treasure - Old Salt Blog

Thanks to Naval History Blog, Old Salt Blog, The Scuttlefish, Of Ships and Surgeons, and NMM Collections Blog for posting the excellent historical articles above.

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