Women and the Royal Navy in the Age of Sail

A talk by Professor Elaine Murphy on women's experiences with the Royal Navy in the 17th century, from sailors' wives to contractors.

Professor Elaine Murphy of the University of Plymouth discusses the experiences of women connected with the Royal Navy in the 17th century. The talk covers women who travelled on naval vessels, those who did business with the navy such as contractors, and the wives and widows of sailors. It aims to shed light on the roles and opportunities available to women in early modern British society. The event runs for 90 minutes at the Levinsky Theatre.