A Data‐Driven History of Gloucester's Fisheries Architecture

Rafael Sousa Santos and André Tavares
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Rafael Sousa Santos: Center for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism, Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto, Portugal
André Tavares: Center for Studies in Architecture and Urbanism, Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto, Portugal

Ocean and Society, 2025, vol. 2

Abstract: This article presents the methods and preliminary results of research into the socio‐ecological history of the Gloucester fisheries, with a focus on the interactions between humans and marine ecosystems. It explores how these interactions are reflected on land through the built environment and assesses the impact of human activity on marine life. The study is part of a broader research project examining the industrialization of fisheries along the North Atlantic coast. The objectives of this research are to establish a historical timeline of the Gloucester fisheries between 1880 and 1930, integrate statistical and geospatial data, and explore modalities for visualization and communication. Using a mixed‐methods approach, the study is organized around five datasets that combine written, statistical, and geospatial evidence: Fishing Grounds, Fishing Fleets, Population Shifts, Industry Footprint, and Processing Plants. Although the results are still inconclusive, this research aims to lay the groundwork for an experimental methodology that will be further developed. The goal is to enhance historical analysis by introducing an environmental perspective, assessing the pressures on ecosystems, and grounding the analysis in quantitative statistical and geospatial data.

Keywords: digital humanities; environmental studies; fisheries; fishing architecture; marine ecosystems; urban history (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.17645/oas.9365

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