Historical information

This card together with a log book was a vital record of service for any seaman serving on a Merchant vessel that had been commandeered for War transport work and needed to be validated to ensure eligibility to be taken on as qualified member of the crew. G.W. Duncan appears to have specialised in engine room and mechanical maintenance. He appears to have served aboard a number of vessels including merchant vessels commissioned into wartime service in WW2.

Significance

Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance.

Physical description

small grey blue printed single fold seaman's photo identity card with printed guidelines and conditions of association / membership.

Inscriptions & markings

stamped on front cover oval ribbon insignia surrounding roses and surmounted by crown with lettering : Ministry of War Transport
Printed at lwr edge: Continuous / certificate of discharge.
Inside left cover: seaman photo, name reg number and official stamp with date
Inside right page: notes and information.