We’re back for the final episode of season two with Dr Jo Stanley, a creative historian and expert on LGBT+ maritime history and an Honorary Research Fellow at Blaydes Maritime Centre, University of Hull.
In this episode we talk with Jo about the history of LGBT+ individuals, particularly gay men, in the British Merchant Navy during the mid-20th century.
We discuss how the environment onboard ships allowed for a more open exploration of sexuality and identity, with many gay men finding a sense of liberation and acceptance at sea.
Links mentioned during the episode:
Nautilus Equality and Diversity forum is next taking place on the 11th of April 2024 at 13:00 online
Jo Stanley’s website
Story about Roy ‘Wendy’ Gibson
https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/telegraph/pride-in-a-life-well-lived/