Tales of Women at Sea: The remarkable women who dared to 'invade' the maritime domain

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

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Hannah Snell

Presented in association with the Nelson Society of Australia Inc.

Gillian Mead
Member, Nelson Society of Australia Inc.
6.00pm, Friday 23 March 2012
NWS Shipping Theatre

Join Gillian Mead as she relates the true 'her'-stories of women who boarded vessels (often disguised as males) and experienced life at sea in the same manner as male sailors. These adventurous women showed remarkable courage and adaptability as they faced the many trials and challenges that awaited them on these ships. They embarked on these journeys despite prevailing eighteenth century attitudes that superstitiously regarded the sea as a male domain.

COST: $12 per person. Includes refreshments after the lecture
BOOKINGS: Essential on 9431 8455. Please RSVP by 5.00pm, Wednesday 21 March