D1183 - Almond, Robin (Assistant Purser), papers of - 1957-1962
Includes personal recollections, photographs, cruise memorabilia, Junior Assistant Purser's epaulettes, Cunard buttons, Cunard Cap Badge, and copies of seaman's discharge book.
| Archive level description: | Sub-fonds |
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| Physical Description: | 6 bundles |
| Summary: | Includes personal recollections, photographs, cruise memorabilia, Junior Assistant Purser's epaulettes, Cunard buttons, Cunard Cap Badge, and copies of seaman's discharge book. |
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| Date: | 1957-1962 |
| Reference Number: | D1183 |
| Custodial History: | Donated by Robin Almond in October 2018 |
| Biographical/Administrative Information: | Robin Almond grew up in Ainsdale in Lancashire. At the age of 17, on 1st January 1957, he joined the Merchant Navy. In January 1957 he became a Cadet Purser with Elder Dempster Line and in December of the same year he took up a shore based position as First Class Reservations Clerk with Union Castle Line. In April 1959 he secured a position as an Assistant Purser with Cunard Line. The Cunard ships Almond sailed on, and the duration of time spent aboard, are as follows: Robin Almond left the Merchant Navy on 18th September 1962 in order to emigrate to Australia. |