Chaucer's Shipman and the Law Marine

Author / Editor
Sayers, William.

Title
Chaucer's Shipman and the Law Marine

Published
ChauR 37 : 145-58, 2002.

Description
Examines books of medieval maritime law (e.g., the "Oakbook of Southhampton," the "Tavola Amalfitana," and the "Consulat de Mar") to argue that the Shipman of GP knew the law, "worked the system," probably engaged in smuggling, and exploited mercantile agreements-all to maintain his crew and turn a profit.

Chaucer Subjects
Shipman and His Tale.
General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales.