Ever wanted to understand more about your ancestor`s sea travels? What was life like aboard ship for both passengers & crew, how long did the journey take, what kind of conditions could be expected & what exotic locations might they have visited along the way? Following the tried & tested routes established by cargo ships, Karen Foy describes the development of passenger travel, the changing face of the vessels used & the demand for both comfort & speed. From transportation to trade, adventure to emigration, through persecution or for pleasure, she explains the reasons behind our ancestor`s desire for overseas travel & reveals the records & archives we can search to complete our own genealogical journey.