Accession Number | MSS2060 |
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Collection type | Manuscript |
Measurement | 1 wallet: 1cm |
Object type | Manuscript |
Maker |
Campbell, Ian |
Access | Open |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 First World War, 1914-1918 |
All in the Same Boat: The Australian Merchant Navy in the World Wars
Description
38 page manuscript. Details the role and history of the Australian Merchant Navy during both World Wars. The economic, strategic, tactical and personal aspects of the Merchant Navy are examined and compared between the First and Second World Wars. Appendix 1 discusses whether or not merchant seamen should be included on the Roll of Honour. Appendix 2 shows the locations and dates of attacks on Australian shipping during the First World War. Appendix three details the ranks and rates of pay in the Merchant Navy, Glossary of Terms, and photos of merchant navy vessels.