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Hannah Hurford & Jess Clay: Voices behind maritime stories

Co-Hosts of the Off Watch Podcast
Location: Charlestown, Cornwall

Equity & Transparency

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 careers of Hannah Hurford and Jess Clay, 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.

Change and Camaraderie

In the realm of maritime enthusiasts and seasoned sailors, two dynamic women, Hannah Hurford and Jess Clay, have been making waves with their groundbreaking podcast, Off Watch. Their captivating journey started with their shared passion for the sea and traditional sailing vessels.

Click on each image to view the exhibition.