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From Cabin 'Boys' to Captains: 250 Years of Women at Sea

Jo Stanley

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Description:This lively yet scholarly book reveals an unsuspected history of women at sea, from women pirates and daring cabin 'boys' under sail to today's rear-admirals and weapons experts on nuclear submarines. Historically, women wanting to sail in their own right faced many challenges. They were rejected as nuisances and outsiders, trespassing into the male maritime tribe. Today they command cruise ships and are becoming commodores. This comprehensive work looks at both the merchant and royal navies, explaining women's progressions from outsider to 'master' - with male shipmates as obstacles and helping hands. Using interviews and sources never before published, Jo Stanley vividly reveals the incredible journey across time taken by women at sea.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with From Cabin 'Boys' to Captains: 250 Years of Women at Sea. To get started finding From Cabin 'Boys' to Captains: 250 Years of Women at Sea, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This lively yet scholarly book reveals an unsuspected history of women at sea, from women pirates and daring cabin 'boys' under sail to today's rear-admirals and weapons experts on nuclear submarines. Historically, women wanting to sail in their own right faced many challenges. They were rejected as nuisances and outsiders, trespassing into the male maritime tribe. Today they command cruise ships and are becoming commodores. This comprehensive work looks at both the merchant and royal navies, explaining women's progressions from outsider to 'master' - with male shipmates as obstacles and helping hands. Using interviews and sources never before published, Jo Stanley vividly reveals the incredible journey across time taken by women at sea.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with From Cabin 'Boys' to Captains: 250 Years of Women at Sea. To get started finding From Cabin 'Boys' to Captains: 250 Years of Women at Sea, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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