Jessica Tyson: Sea-struck odyssey
The career of Jessica Tyson, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition.
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Betzy Shell: A skilful boatbuilder
Boatbuilder
Location: Portsmouth Historic Quarter
Equity & Transparency
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Carly Fields, Journalist
Carly Fields is an award-winning specialist maritime journalist and editor. For over 20 years, she has been reporting on wide issues in the shipping industry, from the risks of isolation among seafarers and piracy off Somalia to the sector’s route to decarbonisation and future shipping tech.
Introduction
This online exhibition recounts the career of Betzy Shell, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition. SHE SEES celebrates women’s contributions to the maritime industry through capturing the stories of contemporary female professionals in the UK. Through captivating interviews and stunning photographs, we delve into their stories, bridging the maritime past, present, and the future.
From land lover to shipwright
Betzy Shell had spent her entire life by the water, yet her world had never truly touched the sea. That all changed when a life event sparked a passion for woodworking, leading her down a path to becoming a boatbuilder.
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