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Image Not Available for Report concerning Commander Forsythe on P&O STRATHNAVER
Report concerning Commander Forsythe on P&O STRATHNAVER
Image Not Available for Report concerning Commander Forsythe on P&O STRATHNAVER

Report concerning Commander Forsythe on P&O STRATHNAVER

Maker (Australian, born 1917)
Subject or historical figure (Australian, born 1917)
Date1962 - 1982
Object numberANMS0842[067]
NameReport
MediumPaper
DimensionsOverall: 335 x 210 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Elaine Beeham
Terms
DescriptionReport by Eric Beeham concerning Commander Forsythe, beginning 'As a cadet I was sent away in STRATHNAVER's sea boat at night in the Indian Ocean to pick up a man who had fallen overboard...'.HistoryEric Bolton Beeham worked as a pilot for the Maritime Services Board from 1962-1982 in Newcastle, Ballina, Tamba, Coffs Harbour, Port Kembla, Botany Bay and Sydney Harbour. During his employment he also continued to serve in the Naval Reserves.