Welcome! I’m a maritime historian specializing in technology in its historical context. My published work integrates Atlantic, maritime economic, and technological history with the technical history of the ship and both traditional nautical and experimental archaeology. I also have training and experience in public history and preservation. On this site you’ll find information about my publications, project updates and events, consulting services, a current CV, and contact information. Thanks for visiting.
My semi-monthly series of short essays, Leeway: Past people, their technology, and us is available here (link will open in new tab).
My second book, A Boston Schooner in the Royal Navy, 1768–1772: Commerce and Conflict in Maritime British America, is now available from Boydell & Brewer. An e-book version will also be available at a substantially lower price. To order, click here (link will open in new tab)–or visit your favorite online or brick-and-mortar bookshop.