Historical information
Sextant belonging to Walter Harbord (Wal or Wally) (b.1923 in Brisbane-d.), master mariner in the Merchant Navy on British Phosphate Commission ships.
Significance
Walter was interviewed by the Australian at War Film Archive in 2003.
He served on these ships:
SS Corinda
SS Macumba
SS Mildura
SS Nellor
SS Ormiston
SS Reynella
Physical description
Sextant in wooden box
Subjects
References
- Australian at War Film Archive Interview of Walter Harbord
- British Phosphate Commission