Anderson Medal
Each year, in memory of Dr RC Anderson, the Society awards the Anderson Medal for a book on maritime history published during the previous year. The 2006 medal was presented to Professor Roger Knight for his book The Pursuit of Victory. The life and achievement of Horatio Nelson (London, Penguin Books, 2006)
What it's for
A written work covering any aspect of maritime history, such as archaeology, biography, exploration, hydrography, industry, shipbuilding or strategy. The author’s lifetime contribution to the writing of maritime history may also be taken into account.
How to nominate
Nominations should be made from November onwards. They should be on one side of A4 paper and include details of the work and a short review. They should then be sent by email to the Secretary of the Research, Technical and Programme Committee, whose address is on our contacts page.
How the medal is awarded
In January the Research, Technical and Programme (RTP) Committee will draw up a shortlist and circulate it for comment. In March, the RTP Committee will make its recommendation to the Council of the Society for Nautical Research. The Council will announce its decision and present the Anderson Medal at the AGM of the Society, which is usually in June.
Previous awards
- Richard Woodman, The Real Cruel Sea: the Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic, 1939-1943 (London, John Murray, 2004)
- David Keith Brown and George Moore, Rebuilding the Royal Navy: Warship design since 1945 (London, Chatham, 2003)
- Lewis Johnman and Hugh Murphy, British Shipbuilding and the State since 1918: a political economy of decline (Exeter, University of Exeter Press, 2002)
- Tom Pocock, Captain Marryat: seaman, writer and adventurer (London, Chatham, 2000)