All in the Same Boat: The Australian Merchant Navy in the World Wars

Accession Number MSS2060
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
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.