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Jessica Tyson: Sea-struck odyssey

Pilot, Deputy Harbour Master
Location: Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset

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 career of Jessica Tyson, 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.

Sea-Struck Odyssey

In the coastal town of Cornwall, a young woman named Jessica Tyson found herself at a crossroads in her life. She came from a family with a naval background, her father having served in the Royal Navy. However, Jessica didn't envision following in his footsteps. The idea of joining the Royal Navy seemed unappealing, as she perceived the women's division, the Wrens, to be limited to secretarial roles. Jessica's heart craved a greater adventure.

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