‘Intrepid sea-going women dressed as men and uncloaked themselves only after they had already established their authority as seafarers and fighters. Some were discovered during flogging.’ @lalehkhalili.bsky.social on women at sea, past and present. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Laleh Khalili · Canton Kitty: SeafaringSeafaring is a bundle of contradictions. It is highly skilled labour, yet mostly invisible. Lower ratings of seafarers...www.lrb.co.uk