The Prize Papers Project
@prizepapers.bsky.social
The Prize Papers Project is dedicated to the study and digitization of the Prize Papers collection stored at The National Archives, UK. It is based at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, and the National Archives, UK.
Learn more: www.prizepapers.de
Learn more: www.prizepapers.de
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Hello Bluesky. We are the Prize Papers Project, dedicated to the study & digitization of the Prize Papers collection, a vast trove of documents & artifacts stored at The National Archives, UK: www.prizepapers.de Watch this space for updates, exciting finds & upcoming events #earlymodern #skystorians
Antonio Navarro was a passenger on the Fort de Nantes. He carried some family letters, including one from his daughter, as well as various recipes and remedies - see below for some selected documents #early modern #maritimehistory #skystorians
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Antonio Navarro was a passenger on the Fort de Nantes. He carried some family letters, including one from his daughter, as well as various recipes and remedies - see below for some selected documents #early modern #maritimehistory #skystorians
José Joaquín Maximiliano de Villa y Urrutia was a passenger on the Fort de Nantes. Born in León, Mexico, he was sixteen or seventeen years old when he went on board.
#earlymodern #MaritimeHistory #skystorians
#earlymodern #MaritimeHistory #skystorians
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
José Joaquín Maximiliano de Villa y Urrutia was a passenger on the Fort de Nantes. Born in León, Mexico, he was sixteen or seventeen years old when he went on board.
#earlymodern #MaritimeHistory #skystorians
#earlymodern #MaritimeHistory #skystorians
We are thrilled to announce this year's rendition of the Prize Papers Talks Special Edition - an online lecture series organised by the German Maritime Museum and the Prize Papers Project! The first talk will be on November 10th, with Jane Ohlmeyer, Tom Truxes, and John Shovlin on the Amity Papers!
November 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We are thrilled to announce this year's rendition of the Prize Papers Talks Special Edition - an online lecture series organised by the German Maritime Museum and the Prize Papers Project! The first talk will be on November 10th, with Jane Ohlmeyer, Tom Truxes, and John Shovlin on the Amity Papers!
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Francisco Ortiz, originally from Santoña, was appointed as shipmaster of the Fort de Nantes by the Spanish charterer, Francisco Sánchez de Madrid. His personal archive, comprising more than 500 documents, reveals many details about his personal life and his social relationships.
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Francisco Ortiz, originally from Santoña, was appointed as shipmaster of the Fort de Nantes by the Spanish charterer, Francisco Sánchez de Madrid. His personal archive, comprising more than 500 documents, reveals many details about his personal life and his social relationships.
Francisco Ortiz, originally from Santoña, was appointed as shipmaster of the Fort de Nantes by the Spanish charterer, Francisco Sánchez de Madrid. His personal archive, comprising more than 500 documents, reveals many details about his personal life and his social relationships.
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Francisco Ortiz, originally from Santoña, was appointed as shipmaster of the Fort de Nantes by the Spanish charterer, Francisco Sánchez de Madrid. His personal archive, comprising more than 500 documents, reveals many details about his personal life and his social relationships.
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This week we release the personal papers of the French captain of the Fort de Nantes, Jean Le Depencier, and his first lieutenant, Richard Albert de Pollville. Their archives offer insight into the ship’s command structure and inner relations.
October 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This week we release the personal papers of the French captain of the Fort de Nantes, Jean Le Depencier, and his first lieutenant, Richard Albert de Pollville. Their archives offer insight into the ship’s command structure and inner relations.
This week we release the personal papers of the French captain of the Fort de Nantes, Jean Le Depencier, and his first lieutenant, Richard Albert de Pollville. Their archives offer insight into the ship’s command structure and inner relations.
October 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This week we release the personal papers of the French captain of the Fort de Nantes, Jean Le Depencier, and his first lieutenant, Richard Albert de Pollville. Their archives offer insight into the ship’s command structure and inner relations.
This week, @neleppp.bsky.social will speak at the "Transcribir América" seminar in Rome, where she’ll be presenting the Prize Papers Project. This year’s theme «Errores, malentendidos y mala transcripción de América» could not be more fitting for the Prize Papers(1/3)
#earlymodern #maritimehistory
#earlymodern #maritimehistory
October 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This week, @neleppp.bsky.social will speak at the "Transcribir América" seminar in Rome, where she’ll be presenting the Prize Papers Project. This year’s theme «Errores, malentendidos y mala transcripción de América» could not be more fitting for the Prize Papers(1/3)
#earlymodern #maritimehistory
#earlymodern #maritimehistory
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Ship's Papers Used in Court (HCA/32/111C/2 and 3):
Every time a ship was captured by the British, all documents that could be found on board were confiscated to be used as evidence in court (read more below) #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory #skystorians
Every time a ship was captured by the British, all documents that could be found on board were confiscated to be used as evidence in court (read more below) #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory #skystorians
October 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Ship's Papers Used in Court (HCA/32/111C/2 and 3):
Every time a ship was captured by the British, all documents that could be found on board were confiscated to be used as evidence in court (read more below) #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory #skystorians
Every time a ship was captured by the British, all documents that could be found on board were confiscated to be used as evidence in court (read more below) #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory #skystorians
Ship's Papers Used in Court (HCA/32/111C/2 and 3):
Every time a ship was captured by the British, all documents that could be found on board were confiscated to be used as evidence in court (read more below) #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory #skystorians
Every time a ship was captured by the British, all documents that could be found on board were confiscated to be used as evidence in court (read more below) #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory #skystorians
October 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Ship's Papers Used in Court (HCA/32/111C/2 and 3):
Every time a ship was captured by the British, all documents that could be found on board were confiscated to be used as evidence in court (read more below) #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory #skystorians
Every time a ship was captured by the British, all documents that could be found on board were confiscated to be used as evidence in court (read more below) #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory #skystorians
I am happy to announce that our dear colleague and associated researcher in the Prize Papers project Alejandro Salamanca @desvelandooriente.com has just published a new book: A Microhistory of Early Modern Transatlantic Migration
The Frigate Agata (1747). Congratulations!
#earlymodern #history
The Frigate Agata (1747). Congratulations!
#earlymodern #history
October 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I am happy to announce that our dear colleague and associated researcher in the Prize Papers project Alejandro Salamanca @desvelandooriente.com has just published a new book: A Microhistory of Early Modern Transatlantic Migration
The Frigate Agata (1747). Congratulations!
#earlymodern #history
The Frigate Agata (1747). Congratulations!
#earlymodern #history
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From today, we will release the documents related to the Fort de Nantes, a French ship chartered by Francisco Sánchez de Madrid, a merchant from Cádiz, to travel to Veracruz and Havana. It was captured by two ships of the British Navy on January 5 1747, on its journey back and taken to Plymouth.
October 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
From today, we will release the documents related to the Fort de Nantes, a French ship chartered by Francisco Sánchez de Madrid, a merchant from Cádiz, to travel to Veracruz and Havana. It was captured by two ships of the British Navy on January 5 1747, on its journey back and taken to Plymouth.
From today, we will release the documents related to the Fort de Nantes, a French ship chartered by Francisco Sánchez de Madrid, a merchant from Cádiz, to travel to Veracruz and Havana. It was captured by two ships of the British Navy on January 5 1747, on its journey back and taken to Plymouth.
October 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
From today, we will release the documents related to the Fort de Nantes, a French ship chartered by Francisco Sánchez de Madrid, a merchant from Cádiz, to travel to Veracruz and Havana. It was captured by two ships of the British Navy on January 5 1747, on its journey back and taken to Plymouth.
Earlier in September, we were able to welcome the Catalan TV for a news report on Catalan documents found in our collection at the National Archives, UK. Quentin Daste, an associated researcher of the Prize Papers and expert for the Catalan sources from the ship San Magin...
October 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Earlier in September, we were able to welcome the Catalan TV for a news report on Catalan documents found in our collection at the National Archives, UK. Quentin Daste, an associated researcher of the Prize Papers and expert for the Catalan sources from the ship San Magin...
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Looking forward to the conference “DEL CORSO Y LOS CORSARIOS” at Universidad CEU San Pablo in Madrid this week, organised by Cátedra Internacional CEU Elcano. I’ll be speaking about the Prize Papers and Global Maritime History.
#earlymodern #maritimehistory #history @prizepapers.bsky.social #dsm
#earlymodern #maritimehistory #history @prizepapers.bsky.social #dsm
September 16, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Looking forward to the conference “DEL CORSO Y LOS CORSARIOS” at Universidad CEU San Pablo in Madrid this week, organised by Cátedra Internacional CEU Elcano. I’ll be speaking about the Prize Papers and Global Maritime History.
#earlymodern #maritimehistory #history @prizepapers.bsky.social #dsm
#earlymodern #maritimehistory #history @prizepapers.bsky.social #dsm
Finally, we can share the exciting news: We partnered up with the Naval Documents of the American Revolution (NDAR) project! The NDAR is located at the Center of Digital Editing at the University of Virginia. We are thrilled about this new collaboration and look forward to working with the NDAR!
August 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Finally, we can share the exciting news: We partnered up with the Naval Documents of the American Revolution (NDAR) project! The NDAR is located at the Center of Digital Editing at the University of Virginia. We are thrilled about this new collaboration and look forward to working with the NDAR!
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Inspiring days at the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg: Our international workshop on early modern mobilities brought together global scholars for vibrant talks, lively debates, and new collaborations. Thanks to all who made it a success! #EarlyModern #History #Mobility #MaritimeHistory 🗃️
July 14, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Inspiring days at the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg: Our international workshop on early modern mobilities brought together global scholars for vibrant talks, lively debates, and new collaborations. Thanks to all who made it a success! #EarlyModern #History #Mobility #MaritimeHistory 🗃️
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In 1758, during the Seven Years' War, English privateers captured the Bremen merchant ship Concordia. The subsequent legal battle preserved something remarkable: the ship's complete archive. ⛵️
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July 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In 1758, during the Seven Years' War, English privateers captured the Bremen merchant ship Concordia. The subsequent legal battle preserved something remarkable: the ship's complete archive. ⛵️
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What an absolute treat to see documents from the @prizepapers.bsky.social today, it's just such an immense and exciting collection
July 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What an absolute treat to see documents from the @prizepapers.bsky.social today, it's just such an immense and exciting collection
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A new website w/database on the 1680s Scottish migration to East New Jersey is 'live' #earlymodern #VastEarlyAmerica eastjerseybound.scot
Home - East Jersey Bound
Home page: Scots emigrants to East New Jersey in the 1680s: why did they come, who were they and what became of them?
eastjerseybound.scot
June 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A new website w/database on the 1680s Scottish migration to East New Jersey is 'live' #earlymodern #VastEarlyAmerica eastjerseybound.scot
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Together with researchers and records specialists of the National Archives and @prizepapers.bsky.social, we facilitated a workshop where we discussed digitisation processes and potentials of digital humanities to engage with the printed appeal papers in record series HCA 45 and PCAP 6.
May 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Together with researchers and records specialists of the National Archives and @prizepapers.bsky.social, we facilitated a workshop where we discussed digitisation processes and potentials of digital humanities to engage with the printed appeal papers in record series HCA 45 and PCAP 6.
What an impressive project and a fascinating way to bring early modern maritime history to life!
A 3D ship model of the Bremen ship CONCORDIA – captured 1758 – is currently in development in close cooperation with Oliver Urrea from Flinders University. The model is based on historical documents from the @prizepapers.bsky.social as well as historical ship models.
#earlymodern #maritimehistory 🗃️
#earlymodern #maritimehistory 🗃️
May 16, 2025 at 6:28 AM
What an impressive project and a fascinating way to bring early modern maritime history to life!
Concluding a rewarding visit to the @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy with a workshop about the Printed Appeal Papers and fascinating insights into the workflow of our record specialists, conservators, and imaging operators!
May 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Concluding a rewarding visit to the @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy with a workshop about the Printed Appeal Papers and fascinating insights into the workflow of our record specialists, conservators, and imaging operators!
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At the FOSSGIS Conference in Münster Stefan Fuest and Maximilian Herbers presented various methods for visualising ship routes with uncertain data.
Video of the presentation: media.ccc.de/v/fossgis202...
#fossgis2025 #DiViAS #AI
Video of the presentation: media.ccc.de/v/fossgis202...
#fossgis2025 #DiViAS #AI
March 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
At the FOSSGIS Conference in Münster Stefan Fuest and Maximilian Herbers presented various methods for visualising ship routes with uncertain data.
Video of the presentation: media.ccc.de/v/fossgis202...
#fossgis2025 #DiViAS #AI
Video of the presentation: media.ccc.de/v/fossgis202...
#fossgis2025 #DiViAS #AI