Aug 6, 2025
“Can it be possible there are morals for men and morals for women, or morals for women and none for men?”
In 1892, Ella Sheldon boarded the SS Belgic as the only woman among the crew on a 65-day voyage to Hong Kong. What followed was years of globetrotting and journaling.
Highlights from these writings include musings and observations concerning sexism in the workplace, divides between classes, and other moral conundrums.
Read more about Ella's voyages via JSTOR Daily, and have a look at more spreads from her diary courtesy of the University of the Pacific.
