The 1997 version of the NORTHERN SHIPWRECKS DATABASE (containing 65,000
records) is now available on CD-ROM.

While this system previously concentrated on the area of North America
above the 40th degree north latitude (plus associated losses in foreign
waters), it is now being expanded to encompass the entire continent plus
the West Indies.

This system aids in locating information relating to vessels, as well as
reducing the search time and the handling of rare or delicate document.

This system can be searched by a choice of 12 options:

  1. Date of loss       5. Area of loss                  9. Place built
  2. Name of vessel     6. Detailed area of loss        10. Builder(s)
  3. Official number    7. Latitude-Longitude grid      11. Owner(s)
  4. Region of loss     8. Port of Registry             12. Captain
        (Each record lists references used)

Searches produce a `Summary Screen' of 15 records that can be scrolled up
and down, from which `Full Screen' records can be selected. Each record
contains up to 15 references ranging from contemporary publications to old
documents dating back to the 1700's (including old newspapers, port of
registry records, private and Government documents, etc).

A supplementary database provides a list of references, regions,
abbreviations plus museums and other sources of information.

This free-standing system operates on PC's (using DOS 6.2; Windows 3.x;
or Windows'95), or MAC's using a DOS Card or the Soft Windows program.

The limited production of the 1997 version includes only 500 copies.

If you are interested in receiving more information on the `Northern
Shipwrecks Database' on CD-ROM, including a flow chart of screens, price
and order form, please forward your mailing address.

Yours,
Dave Barron
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   David N. Barron                      44 41' N./63 40' W.
   Northern Maritime Research  (project name)
   Northern Shipwrecks Database  (65,000+ records)
   Box 48047, Bedford, N.S.  Canada.  B4A 3Z2
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