Sabine Go

Sabine Go

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Early Modern Europe: Maritime Governance Institutions

sabinego@ias.edu

Statement: Sabine Go will be working on the development of General Average laws and procedures during the Early Modern period. General Average (GA) is the practice of apportioning costs arising from the jettison of cargo or intentionally damaging a ship to prevent greater damage. Go will analyse GA legislation in the Netherlands, particularly the procedures and adjudications of the Amsterdam Chamber of Insurance and Average.

While at IAS: Office: W-215 Phone: 609-734-8357

Member in Residence for: First Term