I will allow each character to begin the story with two sets of clothing, including hat/s and shoes/boots etc  You can choose your own appropriate descriptions and add them to your sheets.

I will also allow you to start with some personal belongings but you will need to advise me up front for approval, they will be stored in a trunk in your cabin.  None of you are wealthy so be reasonable with what you want to start with (no weapons other than perhaps a small knife, appropriate to your character)

Any other equipment or supplies will have to be salvaged from the ship.

Perhaps posting what you think you can start with here will give everyone an idea of what is acceptable.

Could I possibly have one of these in my purse?  I believe a lady should be as well equipped as possible when travelling to the subcontinent.

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/1196337378883308/

I imagine Craig would have all of his belongings rolled up and stored in his hammock, so it would be a fairly short list.

Here are my suggestions.

1 set light pants and shirt, beige duck cloth, recently sewn

1 straw sennit hat, unadorned.

1 set clothing for Sunday or shore rig. White linen shirt, black trousers, black buckle shoes.

1 dark blue home spun woolen guernsey frock (sweater)

1 "sou' wester" oilskin tarpaulin jacket, black, knee length.

1 sturdy knife, 4.5" blade, "puuko" style

1 spool of flax thread, partially used, w/ upholstery needle.

That item is quoted as mid-18th century, it is 1809 so I am not going to allow it and I don't believe it is the kind of item a 'lady' would carry anyhow.

I will allow ordinary, mundane items.  No specialist survival equipment, selecting those kinds of items borders on metagaming and I will not be establishing that kind of precedent right at the start of the game.
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:23, Mon 25 Oct 2021.