The sea their graves : an archaeology of death and remembrance in maritime culture /
David J. Stewart.
- Gainesville : University Press of Florida, c2011.
- xv, 259 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology .
- New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Death Stands Ready at the Door" : The Dangers of Maritime Life -- Values for a Dangerous World -- "The Natural Sepulchre of a Sailor" : Burial at Sea As Ritual Performance -- "Was Never Since Heard Of" : Remembering the Missing -- "Rocks and Storms I'll Fear No More" : The Anchor and the Cross -- Conclusions: A Living Tradition.
Great Britain. Royal Navy --History. United States. Navy --History.
Sailors--Social life and customs.--Great Britain Sailors--Social life and customs.--United States Sailors--Death--History. Sepulchral monuments--History. Death--Social aspects--History. Burial--History. Seafaring life--History. Maritime anthropology.