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Letter of Invitation to Nina Barker for Cadet Advisory Day on MV ARANDA with a detailed map. (Manuscript) 1970-06-18 BAKR/2/10
A letter inviting Nina Barker to Cadet Advisory Day on the MV ARANDA, outlining the programme for the day. The letter also includes a detailed map showing how to reach the ship at Poplar, where the programme was taking place. Signed by V.S.…
British Seaman Record of Nina Crampton Baker with certificates. (Manuscript) 1972 BAKR/1
These document includes a black and white photograph of Nina Crampton Baker, along with her physical description, home address, next of kin, discharge number, and national insurance number. It also lists the certificates she has passed.…
Log Book of Nina Baker: MS DEVONIA Cruise on Dormitory Mungo Park, Party Bousfield. (Manuscript) 1964-10-24 BAKR/2/4
Nina Baker's log book, featuring a printed design with a handwritten diary of the MS DEVONIA dormitory Mungo Park, Party Bousfield, includes a navigational log and a personal log.…
Nina Baker's Navigating Cadet's Record Book and Replacement Confirmation. (Manuscript) 1973 BAKR/2/22
The Navigating Cadet’s Record Book, filled out by Nina Baker, contains a note titled 'Dear Sir' from the Department of Trade and Industry.…
Letter to parents about Educational Cruise for Children, signed by A.C. Boon. (Manuscript) 1964-03-16 BAKR/2/1
A letter, signed by A.C. Boon, outlining the details of an educational cruise for children to participate in organised by the British India Steam Navigation Company. It provides information about the purpose of the cruise, the educational opportunities it offers, and the specifics of the journey.
Handmade 21st Birthday Card for Nina Baker by crew members. (Manuscript) 1975 BAKR/4/10
A handmade 21st birthday card to Nina, signed by everyone on board. The card was created by sticking two old cards together.
Child-Friendly Kit List for MS DEVONIA Cruise. (Manuscript) 1964 BAKR/4/1
A handwritten, child-friendly personal kit list created for Nina Baker in preparation for the MS DEVONIA cruise. The list ensures that children have all the essential items for comfort, entertainment, and safety while aboard the ship and on excursions.…
City of London Polytechnic School of Navigation Course Timetables with notes. (Manuscript) 1972-1798 BAKR/2/24
A binder containing the City of London Polytechnic School of Navigation course timetables, along with detailed notes on the proper mooring of a buoy in relation to cargo vessels. It also includes notes and drawings on meteorology and storms, as well as notes on chartwork.
Navigation Chartwork Binder by Nina Baker. (Manuscript) 1972-1978 BAKR/2/25
A binder titled "Navigation Chartwork" contains several maps, along with extensive notes and drawings made by Nina Baker, all relating to her marine navigation studies.
Radar Usage Pamphlet with Annotations by Nina Baker. (Manuscript) 1972 BAKR/2/28
A pamphlet from the Department of Trade and Industry outlining how to use radar, featuring handwritten annotations by Nina Baker.
Meteorology Notes and Diagrams. (Manuscript) BAKR/2/27
A binder labeled "Meteorology" contains handwritten notes and diagrams related to meteorological studies.…
Marine Radar Observer Book with Annotations by Nina Baker. (Manuscript) BAKR/2/29
A book titled "Radar from the City of London Polytechnic, School of Navigation, Tower Hill" contains a series of six Marine Radar Observer modules, featuring Nina Baker’s annotations.…
A series of responses to Nina's application letters for employment. (Manuscript) 1968-1971 BAKR/2/12
A series of responses to Nina Barker's application letters for employment. Most of the responses are letters turning down the applications due to the lack of opportunities for women at the time, such as within the RFA Service or Mobile Marine Service Limited.…
Certificate of Competence in Radiotelephony. (Manuscript) 1978-08-14 BAKR/1/2
A booklet titled "Certificate of Competence in Radiotelephony and Authority to Operate," granted by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, dated 14 August 1978.…
British Shipping Federation List of Companies Hiring Cadets. (Manuscript) 1967 BAKR/2/11
A three paged list of companies hiring cadets, including Blue Star Line Ltd, British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd, Cunard Steam-Ship Co. Ltd, Furness Ship Management Ltd, and Houlder Brothers & Co. Ltd. The list also includes the approximate number of Navigating Cadets required each year.
Receipts from BP Tanker Company Physical Examination. (Manuscript) 1972 BAKR/4/7
A page from a scrapbook featuring an X-ray receipt and three additional receipts, all issued in response to passing a physical examination required for employment as a Merchant Navigation Officer with BP Tanker Company.…
Letters Offering and Arranging BP Cadetship for Nina Barker. (Manuscript) 1971-05-27-1972-05-16 BAKR/2/14
Letters offering and arranging BP cadetship the first ensures the interview does not coincide with any school examinations and her need for a medical and x-ray on her chest, the receipt of which is under BAKR/4/7.…
Application for Seaman's Card and receipt. (Manuscript) 1972-05-31 BAKR/1/6
Application for Seaman's Card CRS 59 EXPRESS and receipt discharge number R907179.
Communication and Emergency Contact Information for MV BRITISH WILLOW. (Manuscript) 1972 BAKR/2/18
This letter provides guidance on how to communicate once on board the MV British Willow, including how to address your letters and which letter format is best to use while at sea. It also includes emergency contact information for families.
Study Notes on MV LANCASHIRE covering dry dock preparations and technical drawings. (Manuscript) 1974 BAKR/2/20
These study notes cover the MV Lancashire, official ship number 357449, including detailed information on dry dock preparations. The notes also include technical drawings that illustrate the ship's layout, rigging plans, hatch specifications, mast details, and the Tri-Ben Lay Plan.
Postcard of the schooner MALCOLM WALKER with signatures. (Manuscript) 1971 BAKR/4/4
A postcard of the schooner MALCOLM WALKER from the 1961 cruise, featuring signatures from other students who served on the main watch.
Thames Sea Ranger Jubilee Celebration Order of Service 1970. (Manuscript) 1970-10-04 BAKR/2/5
A pamphlet titled "Girls Guide Association 1910-1970, Thames Sea Ranger Jubilee Celebration Order of Service". This event, at the Royal Naval College Chapel, Greenwich, by kind permission of the Admiral President, Sunday 4 October 1970, at 3 pm.


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Sailing Training Ship MALCOM MILLER Dinner Menu for Plymouth, 19 November 1971. (Manuscript) 1971-11-19 BAKR/4/5
A handwritten dinner menu for MALCOLM MILLER at Plymouth, dated 19 November 1971.
Letter covering Instructions for Joining the Sail Training Ship (STS) MALCOLM MILLER. (Manuscript) 1971-10-28 BAKR/2/9
The Sail Training Association letter outlining the details for joining the Sail Training Ship MALCOLM MILLER on Cruise 61, departing from Portsmouth on 7 November 1971. The letter covers the fee, insurance, and provisions for substitutes.