Cheryl spent eight days at sea, crossing the Atlantic from Ft. Lauderdale to Lisbon, Portugal (April 2 - 10).
The ship weighed 113,000 tons and barely rocked when hit with stormy waves, but it was an opportunity to
experience certain aspects of a sailor's life during the Age of Sail.

Historical Background – Brass Monkey

Historical Background – Son of a Gun

Historical Background – The Age of Sail

Historical Backdrop – Magpie

Historical Backdrop – Dr. Leander Braden

Historical Backdrop – Francis ‘Fly’ Austen

Rules Restaurant, Maiden Lane

Somerset House

Admiralty House, London

Transatlantic Journey Ft. Lauderdale to Lisbon

Destination Portsmouth

Admiralty House – Searching The Archives

Exploring Jane Austen’s Literary Home

Kenwood House England

Exploring HMS Victory

Inspiration – Visit to the HMS Surprise