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Women of SHE_SEES

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Explore the stories of twenty-seven professional women working in the maritime industry in the UK and Ireland today. These stories were collected as part of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History programme.

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A tall lighthouse standing against a clear blue sky, with a person sitting on rocky terrain in the foreground.

Gillian Burns: A guiding light

The career of Gillian Burns, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition.

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Jane Roche with long blonde hair wearing a brown knit garment against a dark rocky background.

Jane Roche: A voice for fishers

The career of Jane Roche, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition.

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Jessica in uniform standing in front of small stone pilot station with bright safety vest in hand.

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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Judith in yellow waders holding mesh bag at an oyster farm with metal cages visible.

Judith Vajk: Resilience embodied

The career of Judith Vajk, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition.

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Person in black top standing by Thames River with Tower Bridge and London skyline in background.

Lisa Jenkins: A mind for machinery

The career of Lisa Jenkins, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition.

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Martel on ship deck holding a thick rope, wearing striped shirt and textured vest against blue sky.

Martel Fursdon: A women's seascape

The career of Martel Fursdon, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition.

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Rhoda in bright red coat standing on pebbly shore overlooking a shipping port with cranes.

Rhoda Willson: Anchored to safety

The career of Rhoda Willson, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition.

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A person in overalls and a hoodie working on a wooden boat hull with clamps and tools in a workshop.

Betzy Shell: A skilful boatbuilder

The career of Betzy Shell, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition.

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Explore the Programme

A historical sepia photograph of a large group of workers from Alex Stephen & Sons Shipbuilders, dated 26/11/17, arranged in three rows wearing early 20th century attire.

Historical Stories

Explore the historical stories contributed by individuals and UK institutions as part of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History programme.

Gallery hallway with dark blue wall featuring numerous historical photographs in gold and wooden frames.

SHE_SEES

SHE_SEES, an exhibition to mark the end of the first year of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History initiative.

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