The subject of the thesis is the administration and logistics on board Dutch men-of-war during the 17th and 18th centuries. The sailor or ship's clerk who was in charge with this shipboard... Show moreThe subject of the thesis is the administration and logistics on board Dutch men-of-war during the 17th and 18th centuries. The sailor or ship's clerk who was in charge with this shipboard activities was the so called (scheeps)schrijver. His background, appointment, work, earnings and importance for the Dutch navy are the central topics. This non-commissioned officer occupied an important position both on board and on shore. Indeed, he was a key figure in many respects. It is this figure who forms the focus of this study, considered within the context of the warship as a seafaring enterprise. Show less
