Historical information

The Mission to seamen provided special services and support for cadets and officers of the merchant fleets. Officers had access to accommodation at the Mission and were encouraged as senior crew to improve pastoral and counselling skills that may benefit crews at sea.

Padre Oliver is in his office, holding the book: Clanbrae: A Golfing Idyll by Pentland Peile

Significance

This image depicts Chaplain Oliver and three young seafarers possibly all officers / cadets (one is wearing a Merchant Navy badge) at the Mission circa 1944. Unclear if any of these men were related to Frank Ware.

Physical description

Black and white photograph depicting Padre Oliver, holding an open book and three seamen, one in naval uniform standing and two other men seated next to the Padre. A Mission to Seafarers Flag is in the background.