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Ship Construction and Stability Notes. (Manuscript)
1977
BAKR/2/33
A binder containing handwritten notes on ship construction and stability, including first mate ship construction with tonnage details and notes on docking.
Journal kept by Nina Baker as a cadet on board the BRITISH WILLOW and BRITISH CAVALIER (Manuscript)
1972-1973
BAKR/3
Journal kept by Nina Baker as a cadet on board the BRITISH WILLOW and BRITISH CAVALIER, 1972-1973 with a CD copy. See item level records.
Former reference: JOD/225/1.…
Radar Observer Course Specimen Exam Papers. (Manuscript)
1972
BAKR/2/31
An exam booklet titled "Radar Observer Course Specimen Exam Papers from City of London Polytechnic" which contains sample exam papers for the Radar Observer course.
Nina Baker's Sea Cadet Manual and Course Materials. (Manuscript)
1972
BAKR/2/21
This cadet's manual, from Dr. Nina Baker's time as a sea cadet, contains well-organised and detailed notes relating to course material.…
Nina Baker's exercise book for cruise on MS DEVONIA in Cadiff Dock 1964. (Manuscript)
1964-10-21
BAKR/2/2
Nina Baker's exercise book for the cruise on MS DEVONIA in Cardiff Dock contains typewritten instructions on how they will catch a train from Paddington to Cardiff Dock, where they will join other groups from different schools for nine days of exploration both on board and on shore.…
Newspaper Clippings on Nina Baker's Merchant Navy Training. (Manuscript)
1972-1973
BAKR/4/8
Three newspaper clippings about Nina Baker as the first woman to train as a merchant navy navigation officer, sponsored by BP Tanker Company. The third clipping features Nina at 20 years old during Phase Two of her training. Two of which are duplicate clippings in BAKR/4/6.
Photographs relating to MS DEVONIA logbook by Nina Baker. (Manuscript)
1964-10-24 - 1964-10-27
BAKR/4/3
Three photographs taken on the ship relating to the cruise described in related logbook on MS DEVONIA (Item reference BAKR/2/4) which includes the funnel, the deck and vessel in dock.
Duplicate Navigating Cadet's Record Book with Certificates and Service Contracts. (Manuscript)
1973
BAKR/2/23
This duplicate Navigating Cadet’s Record Book contains notes and basic information, including the address. At the back, there are certificates such as the Fire Fighting Training Certificate (1973) and the Steering Certificate (1973).…
Correspondence Course Exercise Answers and Ship Technical Drawings. (Manuscript)
1972-1978
BAKR/2/26
A binder titled "Correspondence Course exercise answers" with Nina Baker's notes and maths equations there is also many technical drawings and notes on different parts of a ship.
Marine Radar Simulator Notes by Nina Baker. (Manuscript)
1972
BAKR/2/30
A paper booklet titled "Marine Radar Simulator from the City of London Polytechnic" contains notes created by Nina Baker before taking the course.
A series of certificates that Nina Baker passed. (Manuscript)
1974-02-27-1979-06-13
BAKR/1/5
A number of certificates were found in the plastic wallet at the back of the related book (Item reference: BAKR/1/4) which contains an Ordinary National Diploma, First Aid at Sea Certificate, Fireman Training, Radar Simulation course, Sight Test certificate and Certificate of Watchkeeping and Servic…
Seaman’s Discharge book of Nina Crampton Baker. (Manuscript)
1973-01-04
BAKR/1/4
Seaman’s Discharge book of Nina Crampton Baker 4 January 1973. Includes a photograph, physical description, national insurance number, address, details on exams passed, record of sea service with details of ships she served on and their company.…
Seaman’s record book and Certificate of Discharge. (Manuscript)
1972-05-31-1977-10-30
BAKR/1/3
Seaman’s record book and Certificate of Discharge dated 31 May 1972, and which contains a photograph, personal details, and stopover permit (permis d’escale) of Nina Crampton Baker dated 30 October 1977 while on MV LANCASHIRE as 3rd Officer.
Uniform list and tailor business card Miller Rayner Ltd. (Manuscript)
1971
BAKR/2/16
Uniform list and tailor business card for Miller Rayner Ltd. This list has handwritten notes adapting items typically worn by men to those worn by women, such as swapping black socks for tights and replacing uniform trousers with skirts.
Reference letter from family friend describes Nina Baker's early life. (Manuscript)
1972
BAKR/2/13
Reference letter from family friend the reference letter describes Nina's early life which was spent living on a barge on the River Thames and had travelled widely from a young age both with family and the school. Letter was written by H.S. Scorer.
Board of Trade Eye Test Certificates and BP Tanker Medical Letter. (Manuscript)
1971-05-06-1972-04-05
BAKR/2/15
The record includes two Board of Trade eye test certificates for the Merchant Navy and fishing service, along with a letter dated 6 January 1972 from J. Nobles at BP Tanker Company Limited, requesting Nina Barker to attend a medical examination on 10 January 1972.
BP Tanker Joining Letter and Newspaper Clippings. (Manuscript)
1972
BAKR/4/6
Scrapbook page featuring a joining letter from BP Tanker Company Limited, signed by B. H. Elliot, along with three newspaper clippings covering the Introduction to her training at Plymouth School of Marine Studies. Two of which are duplicate clippings in related Item Reference: BAKR/4/8.
British Seaman’s Card of Nina Crampton Baker. (Manuscript)
1972-05-31
BAKR/1/1
British Seaman’s Card of Nina Crampton Baker dated 31 May 1972, which contains a black-and-white photograph, physical description, home address, next of kin, discharge number, and national insurance number.
Navigation Workbook for SS BRITISH PROGRESS. (Manuscript)
1972
BAKR/2/17
The navigation workbook for BP Tanker Company Limited's SS British Progress, official number 360787, contains navigation calculations throughout the book. At the back, there are additional notes about the ship, along with some doodles.
Photographs of sea ranger activities covering their Diamond Jubilee in 1970. (Manuscript)
1970
BAKR/4/11
Four photographs of Sea Ranger activities covering their Diamond Jubilee in 1970.
Booklet titled "The Sail Training Association Programme, 1971" (Manuscript)
1971
BAKR/2/6
A printed 19-page booklet outlining the programme set up for girls to learn what life at sea was like, featuring the schooners SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL and MALCOLM MILLER. The booklet covers the girls' responsibilities on board, personal kit, pocket money, and how to apply.
The Sea Rangers Association 1972 competition certificate. (Manuscript)
1972
BAKR/2/19
The Sea Rangers Association 1972 competition certificate.
A booklet titled "The Sail Training Association: Notes for Trainees" (Manuscript)
1964
BAKR/2/7
A six page booklet covering the names of the parts of the schooner, as well as some of the orders trainees may be given, along with a list of do's and don'ts.
Sea Ranger document covering activities onboard for STS MALCOLM MILLER. (Manuscript)
1971
BAKR/2/8
A single-page document outlining the activities the students will participate in, including the care and maintenance of the ship. It covers what to expect on board, such as the weather, what will be supplied, and what Nina should bring with them. Signed by D.E. Bromley-Martin.
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