Historical information

Christmas time at sea has traditionally been a key focus of Mission services to seafarers. It has also been a location where family members or friends can meet up briefly. This image was taken at the Hastings Mission to Seafarers.

Significance

Part of a collection of Hasting Memorabilia collected by Keith and Pat Dann over a number of years. Prior to helping set up Hastings mission Keith Dann was also an active member at 717 Flinders St Mission.

Physical description

small colour photograph depicting decorated Christmas tree two seated and one standing seafarer. Also an older Sikh gentleman and his wife, possibly related to one of the seafarers. A chess and draughts confutable in foreground.