An unidentified officer with a monkey on board the general cargo heavy lift ship Empire Elaine (1942) while in port at Calcutta.

On board the general cargo heavy lift ship Empire Elaine (1942) showing an unidentified officer squatting on the aft boat deck with a monkey while in port at Calcutta. The man, who is dressed in short sleeved shirt, shorts and sandals, is said to be the 6th engineer. Two ships, one of which is a passenger/cargo liner, are alongside the Empire Elaine (1942). The photographer is looking to port and slightly aft from the centreline.