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Hello sailor! : the hidden history of gay life at sea

Author
Baker, Paul, 1972-
Title
Hello sailor! : the hidden history of gay life at sea / Paul Baker and Jo Stanley.
Format
Book
Published
London : Longman, 2003.
Description
xiv, 257 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Other contributors
Stanley, Jo.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
  • Ch. 1. When queer was covert
  • Ch. 2. A place of freedom
  • Ch. 3 Speaking gay secrets
  • Ch. 4. Sea wives and meat racks
  • Ch. 5. Sequins, satin and stilettos
  • Ch. 6. Ho land! Ho freedom!
  • Ch. 7. Part of a team
  • Ch. 8. Swallowing the anchor
  • Ch. 9. Taking stock of gay heaven
  • Appendix 1. Interviewees
  • Appendix 2. Glossary of maritime terms.
Subject headings
Seafaring life--History--20th century. Sailors--Social life and customs--20th century. Male homosexuality. Sailors--Sexual behavior. Gay sailors.
ISBN
0582772141 9780582772144

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
X12349982
Location
Auxiliary Library Facility - Kinsey Institute