Despite prejudice and a language barrier, some Lascars settled in British port cities, often forcibly due to ill treatment on British ships as well as being unable to leave due to restrictions such as the Navigation Act and abandonment by shipping masters.
Some Lascars settled in British port cities, often forcibly due to ill treatment on British ships. This was despite prejudice. This was despite a language barrier. Some Lascars being unable to leave due to restrictions such as the Navigation Act by shipping masters. Some Lascars being unable to leave due to restrictions such as abandonment by shipping masters. This is despite prejudice. This is despite a language barrier.