Lascar Sailors in the 18th/19th Century
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the experiences and circumstances of Lascar sailors during the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on their roles, conditions, and the perspectives of their contemporaries.
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Lascar Sailors in the 18th/19th Century
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Understanding Lascar Sailors through Primary Sources
Source A: Life Aboard a Lascar Ship
"The Lascar sailors were often brought from distant lands, working under harsh conditions on ships that traveled across the Indian Ocean. They faced long voyages, poor treatment, and minimal rights. Many were recruited from India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Asia, serving under European colonial powers. Their work was dangerous, and they were often paid poorly, with little regard for their well-being. Despite this, some Lascar sailors formed close bonds with each other and relied on their community for support. The officers often viewed them as expendable, leading to frequent mistreatment and harsh discipline. The sailors' experiences varied, but most endured hardship and discrimination, which shaped their lives and identities during this period." Provenance: Report by a British naval officer, 1850, Official report on maritime conditions.
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- 1/1/2026
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