Collection: A Midshipman's Journal: Alderson, B alderson-diaries-1935-00321-47668

Collection

A Midshipman's Journal: Alderson, B

Description

This is the first extract of a journal compiled by Basil Alderson, a Surgeon Lieutenant and midshipman on board the aircraft carrier, HMS GLORIOUS, 1935-1936. The journal comprises manuscript entries, photographs, drawings and sketch maps detailing daily life on board ship, exercises and training involving…

Collection Terms & Categories

•  War/Campaign/Operation: Peacetime
•  Africa: Africa - Northern
•  Region: Europe
•  Theme (Main): Training & Education
•  Subject: Naval, Sea & Ships
•  Subject: Parades, Drills & Manoeuvres
•  Item: Book
•  Information: Training Manual/Instructions