The part of a ship providing the cheapest accommodation for passengers.
Steerage
Fact of the Day
In the Middle Ages, land could be held from the monarch in return for a service, such as holding the king's head as he crossed the Channel by boat.
Quote of the Day
"I haven't failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
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~ Thomas Edison
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.