General issues relating to historic waters
The types of waters to which historic claims may be made
The regime of historic waters in the case of Bays/Coastal Archipelagoes
Historic rights and delimitation of maritime zones
Problems on exceptional title, 'Ancient Rights' and burden of proof
An example from the past of an excessive claim and adverse internation reaction : the Russian Ukase of 1821 concerning water off Alaska
Possible international origins of history claims to waters : international judicial decisions, proceedings before international tribunals and treaties
Problems as to when and whether an alleged historic claim has been made Eo Nonine
The international legal requirements for historic waters/bays
Exercise of authority : the need for a formal, clear and consistent claim
The necessity for publicity of historic claim : publication/notification of the claim to other States.

The need for continuity of historic claim and for satisfaction of the time factor
The need for effective exercise of jurisdiction
Knowledge of, and acquiescence to, historic claims
Vital interests ('Vital Bays') : a 'fourth' factor relevant to evidence of historic waters?
Reliance for historic title on succession to actions and claims of a predecessor
Problems relating to disclaimer of historic title
Conslusions : Does the concept of historic waters have continuing relevance in contemporary internation law?