Historical information

The newsletter was published to address the Mercantile Marine primarily officers in the service. This is the number 19.

The term "Merchant Navy" was coined in 1919 by King George V. So this foyer predates 1919.

Significance

An unusual example of newsletter circulated by the Missions to Seamen (UK) during WW1. The aim may well have been to boost morale but clearly targeting Merchant mariners.

Physical description

Small paper and ink (2 colours, black and blue) 4 page stapled paper pamphlet/booklet. First page features some small black and white printed hand drawn graphics of a river mouth and a decorative angel or female.