The annual Proctor Lecture celebrates David Proctor’s great contribution to maritime history both in Britain and internationally. Fittingly, the distinguished scholars invited to present the lecture alternate between home and overseas lecturers.

This year's guest lecture:

The Spritsail Revolution. Government Interference and the Introduction of New Technology at Sea in the Sixteenth Century

Louis Sicking, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Leiden

The lecture will begin at 17:15 and will be held in the General Committee room.

There will be a drinks reception following the lecture.

Please enter through 71 Fenchurch Street's Old Entrance.

If you have any questions regarding the lecture please contact charlotte.ward@lrfoundation.org.uk

For those attending the BCMH , please note the meeting will begin at 15.00.