Inside The 18th Century Brothel Ship
Why did a British ship carry over 200 women to Australia in the late 18th century? In this episode, we are going inside the Lady Juliana, a convict transportation ship. What crimes were these women being punished for? What was life like on the ship? And why was it called a 'floating brothel'? Our guest, Siân Rees, is…
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