Login with Patreon
History That's More Than 2-Dimensional.
  • Stories
    • Princesses
    • Map
    • Collections
  • Blog
  • Books
    • Book 1
    • Book 2
    • Behind the Scenes
  • About
    • FAQ
    • Contact
    • About the Author
    • New Readers
  • Search
  • Login with Patreon
  • Book 2 Now on Sale!
    • Stories
      • Princesses
      • Map
      • Collections
    • Blog
    • Books
      • Book 1
      • Book 2
      • Behind the Scenes
    • About
      • FAQ
      • Contact
      • About the Author
      • New Readers
    • Search
    • Login with Patreon

Mary Lacy

Mary Lacy (1740-1801)
The First Female Shipwright
This self-described “undutiful daughter” posed as a man to become the world’s first female shipwright.

Random Related Posts

    Mary Lacy

    Mary Lacy

    This self-described "undutiful daughter" posed as a man to become the world's first female shipwright.

Random Princesses

    Matilda of Tuscany

    Matilda of Tuscany

    Fiery defender of the pope who made kings kneel before her.
    Pope Joan

    Pope Joan

    This pope was largely assumed to be male until she gave birth in the midst of a procession - and largely assumed to be factual until the 13th century.
    Keumalahayati

    Keumalahayati

    The first naval admiral of modern times, she protected her country from foreign invaders with aplomb.
    Kharboucha

    Kharboucha

    This legendary pockmarked poet sang truth to power and was killed for it, becoming an enduring symbol of resistance.
    Nitocris

    Nitocris

    When her brother was killed, this pharaoh took her time cooking up revenge.
    Mary Patten

    Mary Patten

    When her husband became deathly ill, this pregnant teen took the reins to become America's first female boat commander - all while fighting off a mutiny and keeping her husband alive.
    Juana Azurduy de Padilla

    Juana Azurduy de Padilla

    This revolutionary (and mother of five) should have been the namesake of Bolivia - and that's the opinion of Simon Bolivar, the actual namesake of Bolivia!
    Étaín

    Étaín

    Mythological Irish princess who was turned into a worm, butterfly, and a pool of water; who induced the strangest pregnancy since Jesus; and who may hold the key to understanding Ireland's history.
    Rani Lakshmibai

    Rani Lakshmibai

    Widowed young queen who led a fearsome rebellion against the British with her child tied to her back.
    Onorata Rodiani

    Onorata Rodiani

    When an unrequited admirer began threatening her, this early fresco painter became one of history's first warrior artists.
Patreon Tumblr Facebook Twitter Instagram Mailing List

Contact Privacy Notice Conditions of Use

© 2026 Rejected Princesses.