Join us for a compelling online conference exploring the journeys of migrants through history, with a special focus on the ships that carried them across oceans.

"The Migrant’s Path: Stories of Passage and Ships" delves into the stories of those who travelled to Australia in search of opportunity, refuge, or a fresh start. We’ll explore the role of maritime travel in shaping family histories, uncovering migration routes, and understanding the challenges faced by passengers. Speakers include: Ian Waller on how to find births and deaths at sea; Nicholas Dixon on18th and 19th century British mariners; Christine Yeats will cover 20th century arrivals to Australia and naturalisation records; Lisa Apfel on 'The Sydney Scheme'; David Hearn on ships in and out of Liverpool, England; Martin Spencer from the State Library of NSW on their new acquisition of a journal from the Lady Shore - and more to be announced!

In addition, we will be asking our speakers to help with brick walls delegates are having with their family history research into maritime journeys.

Full program speakers and timings to follow