Proposals are invited for papers/short communications informing on current research being undertaken on Mediterranean maritime history since the fifteenth century C.E. on the use of the sea as a resource, for transport, power projection, scientific purposes, leisure activities and as an inspiration in culture and ideology. It is intended that papers/communications or a selection of them, will be published.

The MMHN , whose draft founding charter giving more details is attached, will be formally launched during the workshop. A one page proposal in English and French, along with a 100 word curriculum vitae, should be sent to the organizer not later than the 31 January 2002. Notification of acceptance will be provided by the 1 March 2002.