Women and the Royal Navy in the Age of Sail

This is a discussion of the experiences of women with the Royal Navy in the 17th Century. It examines women who travelled on naval vessels and their experiences, women who did business with the navy such as contractors, the wives and widows of sailors. The talk sheds light on the roles and opportunities available to women in early modern British society.

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The Levinsky Theatre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom

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