Overview
The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology is a forum for the exchange of ideas and research relevant to all aspects of nautical and maritime archaeology. Published twice a year, the IJNA is a full colour publication both online and in print, with each issue containing peer-reviewed original articles, notes and book reviews. IJNA addresses the theory and practice of archaeology and related academic disciplines, such as cultural geography, history, ethnography, oceanography and anthropology, which investigate human associations with water and waterborne craft of all periods throughout the world, on seas and inland waters. Aiming to encourage a fuller understanding of the maritime past within its wider context, IJNA keeps readers abreast of the latest discoveries, new interpretations and theoretical approaches.
Aims and Scope
The journal covers all aspects of the study of nautical archaeology, exploring the use and development of water transport, maritime trade, coastal resource use, and the infrastructures that supported these activities from prehistory to the recent past. The material covered includes both terrestrial and underwater sites related to seas and inland waterways and ranges from shipwreck studies to maritime landscapes. The journal aims to encourage a broad appreciation and understanding of the social impact of our maritime past in its wider cultural context.
While archaeology is our cultural interest, coverage includes:
• Archaeological evidence for ships and boats, navigation and trade
• Ethnographic approaches to nautical and maritime material cultures
• Survey and excavation of sites in rivers, lakes and the sea
• Submerged cultural landscapes
• Harbours and other maritime-focused coastal sites
• Artefact studies
• Legislation and cultural heritage management
• Theoretical approaches
We encourage submissions from early career researchers and from underrepresented communities.
Ethical Statement
IJNA welcomes submissions from all persons engaged in archaeology and related fields, as noted above, with a maritime/nautical relevance, anywhere in the world. As publication in a refereed journal gives long-term academic respectability to any material published, we expect transparency. The Editor asks that clear information regarding the following is provided, as relevant, when an article is submitted:
• Information on the financing of surveys, excavations, and collection or archival research;
• Permissions obtained from the responsible authorities when working with original material/primary data in the field, in museums, archives, conservation labs, and similar;
• The location, conservation, and long-term curation of all finds and of the paper and digital archive arriving from primary materials research;
• Permissions obtained to use any material for which the author/s do not hold copyright (third-party material; generally, images or unpublished data originating beyond the author/s’ own work);
• For research students, evidence of the approval of their supervisor(s).
The Editor expects authors to have worked within the principles laid down in the Annex to the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. These include Rule 1. ‘The protection of underwater cultural heritage through in situ preservation shall be considered as the first option’; Rule 2. ‘The commercial exploitation of underwater cultural heritage for trade or speculation or its irretrievable dispersal is fundamentally incompatible with the protection and proper management of underwater cultural heritage. Underwater cultural heritage shall not be traded, sold, bought, or bartered as commercial goods.’
Authors should ensure that their articles are free from bias, use inclusive language that acknowledges diversity, conveys respect, and is sensitive to differences. Where applicable, authors should indicate that they have consulted with descendent groups regarding the presentation of research results based on human remains or studies undertaken on traditional lands.
Authors may wish to consult the Editor regarding these issues or any other submission queries ([email protected]).
IJNA is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics, and the Editor aims to work according to its Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
Updated 11 November 2022
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