Historical information

A brochure about the sailing program provided by Alma Doepel. There was a program to send young legatees on trips on the Alma Doepel sailing ship through the 1980s and 90s.
The articles from the Answer show timetables and criteria for nomination of junior legatees to be selected on the trips. One of these articles mentions the war service of the Alma Doepel - the only ship with served in World War II that was still active in 1995. See other items regarding Alma Doepel.
Part of the text of the brochure says 'The basic purpose of this non-profit organisation is to provide teenage girls and boys (15 years and over) with an outlet for their spirit of adventure and an opportunity to develop a sense of responsibility, self confidence and above all an ability to work as a member of a team.'

Significance

A record of a type of experience Legacy provided for the junior legatees that they might never have done because of the deaths of their fathers.

Physical description

Brochure outlining the Alma Doepel sailing program. Printed sepia on 12 white pages stapled as a landscape booklet.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten 'JL7' on top left of cover, part of an old archive project numbering system.