The photograph on the front cover of the book is a studio photograph of my father in a naval uniform as indicated by the anchor on the hat, and double breasted jacket which was adapted by the British Navy in the 1800’s. A standard uniform for the Merchant Navy was introduced in 1918 but would rarely be worn during working conditions. The title of Merchant Navy was conferred upon the service by King George V after the First World War in recognition of the the contribution by merchant sailors.
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