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| Explore lives of people working above and below decks, as well as those of passengers on board liners. Discover the experiences of migrants who came to and from Britain on ships. |
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Life at sea
Discover why some people choose to work at sea: the chance to travel, to get responsible jobs early or the only way they can support themselves? |
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Jobs at sea
Getting a ship safely across the seas demands many skills. Find out why navigation, crew management, cargo stowing, engineering, communications and hotel skills are vital. |
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Travelling by sea
Sea travel has developed from unpredictable voyages under sail to the latest luxury cruise ships and fast ferries. Discover the many ways of travelling by sea. |
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Starting a new life by sea
Many have travelled to or from Britain by sea to escape poverty, persecution or to start a new life. Discover why they set out for a new life and how they travelled. |
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Women and the sea
From old superstitions and traditions you might believe women have only recently begun to go to sea. Find out the full story; from female pirates to engineers and round-the-world yachtswomen. |
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Finding out more about sea people
How to find out more about people who work or travel by sea. |
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Get interactive!
Test your knowledge of Sea People with PortCities Southampton interactive games (requires Java). |
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