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Charles Lightoller archive, three notebooks
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Charles Lightoller archive, three notebooks
Charles Lightoller archive collection of three handwritten note and code books used during WW1, and WW2. The first two are handwritten books of code and marine information. The third, contained within an RAF notebook, dates from 1943 to 1944 and gives handwritten accounts of trips at sea, together with lighthearted personal notes. Date: 20th century
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1943 1944 Accounts Archive Code Contained Dates Handwriting Handwritten Information Note Notebook Notebooks Notes Personal Titanic Trips Lighthearted Liner
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This evocative image showcases a captivating collection of three handwritten notebooks from the Charles Lightoller archive, offering a glimpse into the maritime and military history of the 20th century. The first two notebooks, adorned with their worn leather covers, date back to World War I and II. Filled with intricate handwriting, these volumes contain coded messages and marine information that were essential for navigating the vast oceans during times of conflict. The third notebook, nestled within an RAF (Royal Air Force) cover, hails from the 1940s. Its pages hold handwritten accounts of sea voyages, interspersed with lighthearted personal notes. Dated between 1943 and 1944, this notebook offers a unique perspective on wartime experiences at sea, revealing the human side of transport and travel during a time of global conflict. Charles Lightoller, a distinguished officer with an impressive maritime career that included service aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic, left behind these invaluable records. His handwriting, clear and precise, reveals the meticulous nature of a man who dedicated his life to the sea and the skies. The pages of these notebooks bear testament to the rich history of shipping lines, luxury liners, and the indomitable spirit of those who sailed them during the white heat of war.
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