Episode 11: The Thames freezes over

Samuel is forced to keep law and order aboard a ship whose captain becomes to familiar with the crew. After a leaky trip across the Atlantic with lazy sailors, the ship, along with many others, is frozen tight in the Thames river. 

What is The Journal of Samuel Kelly?

Follow an 18th century sailor as he describes his experiences at sea in his own words. Originally meant to be a log book, Kelly began writing detailed accounts of his adventures in the Leeward Islands, Spain, Great Britain and America along with the events that transpired aboard the boats in between these stops.