Transcribe Historic Ship Logs
Old Weather volunteers read and transcribe the handwritten logs of old ships, recovering weather records that help scientists understand our changing climate. You also uncover human stories of life at sea along the way. Tasks are bite-sized, guidance is provided, and every page you finish adds real data to research.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
Flexible
Where
🌐 Online — join from anywhere
Min age
13+
Hosted by
Old Weather
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