Joan du Plat Taylor

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Joan Du Plat Taylor (1906-1983)[1] was one of the first maritime archaeologists.

She campaigned to bring nautical archaeology into the academic fold. She was instrumental in establishing the Council for Nautical Archaeology[2] and was founder editor of the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology (IJNA) from 1972-1980. She also recognised that amateurs could play an important role in archaeology and established systems to educate and encourage them. She was the first president of the Nautical Archaeology Society[3].

She personally funded a grant to support publication of nautical archaeological research. Since her death, the award has continued to be given by the Nautical Archaeology Society as the Joan du Plat Taylor Award.

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  1. ^ Biographical essay on Joan Du Plat Taylor (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-01-09.
  2. ^ (August 1983) "Obituary of Joan du Plat Taylor". International Journal of Nautical Archaeology 12 (3): 188-189. 0305-7445. 
  3. ^ Morrison, Ian (November 1981). "Editorial". International Journal of Nautical Archaeology 10 (4): 271-2. 0305-7445. 
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