2. Early Life Conceived in Jamaica Born In Europe Grew up to Naval family This allowed her to sail around the world her whole life Moved to Menorca in the Mediterranean with her family Decided to move out on her own and travel back to Europe But on her way got held captive by Moroccan pirates
3. Morocco Held captive by Moroccan pirates The Ann Elizabeth Marsh’s boat Captain: James Crisp All of the people from Crisp’s ship were tied up on deck of the Moroccan ship James Crisp, Elizabeth Marsh and 2 others were confined in a tiny cabin of the boat for 3 days Arrive in Morocco and remain in captivity James and Elizabeth decide to get married Hoping this would help them get released They are held by Sidi Muhammad ( who wants expansion of Morocco and Islam) Held captive until Britain agrees to establish proper Consul in Morocco Finally Sidi Muhammad’s formal declaration allows all hostages to be released.
4. The Dolphin Royal Navy Ship Only ship to have circumnavigated the world twice over Built in 1751 Room for 32 guns First naval ship to have its bottom sheathed with copper Elizabeth Marsh boarded this ship to begin her Asiatic journey (to India and surrounding areas)
5. Elizabeth Marsh Her life was a “cusp between phases in World history” Growing up in Britain allowed her ocean access all around the world Involved in key developments of a Western-dominated world Rise of British Naval power Transformations of the Seven Years War American Revolution Making of the United States She saw so many different cultures and lifestyles and lived through some of the World’s biggest changes.
