Hall, James Oliver, 1916-2006 :Shipboard sidelight, by James O Hall. 1945

Six scenes depicting life on board a troopship, overlooked by a mermaid in the corner:

`We are the boys of the Sanitary Section, we kill the germs that spread infection'; `Is your journey really necessary soldier?' (Soldier carrying food and drink); `Three bottles a man! Don't know if it's true, but it's good enough for a rumour!' (Three soldiers talking together); `Staking his claim' (Soldier reading a book in the latrine); `What a beautiful dream, Shorty - We'll let him sleep on' (Military Police patrolling the decks come across a soldier asleep on deck); `Are you feeling lucky?' (Game being played on deck).

Quantity: 1 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Ink on card, 340 x 450 mm