British India Steam Navigation Ltd (2 results)

Paperback trade, good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos, map, few scuff marks rear cover, spine rubbed, covers little rubbed & creased, staples little rusted, minimal biro annotation (letter) front cover, minor edgewear, folders inside rear pocket (little rubbed). 51 pp. This pamphlet describes a career at sea, such as with B.I. (founded in 1856, and which introduced the steamship to the coastal traffic of India). Some of the contents explain a career with B.I., amenities ashore and afloat, trade destinations, the roles of deck cadets, engineer cadets, deck officers, engineer officers, pursers and electricians. There are folders containing rates of pay, and lists of outfits required in pocket at the rear. (Estimated date, about 1960, Trove.).

88 page illustrated magazine. original pictorial covers rather marked and worn at spine. internally good clean condition. [Please see our storefront page for shipping information] The British India line house magazine. includes articles on the newly entered into service T.S.S. Uganda.