Midshipman's journal kept on HMS SHROPSHIRE and HMS EAGLE, September 1929 to September 1930.

Midshipman's journal kept by John Ronald Gower between 24 September 1929 and 13 September 1930. For most of this period, Gower was on the cruiser HMS SHROPSHIRE (1928), with the First Cruiser Squadron in the Mediterranean. Between 18 July and 10 August 1930 he undertook training on the aircraft carrier HMS EAGLE (1918). The journal includes sketches, technical drawings, charts and programmes for sporting events.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/270/1; REG11/000026 PBH6318
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: ITEM
Extent: 1 volume
Date made: 1929-09-24 - 1930-09-13; 1929-1930
Creator: Gower, John Ronald
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London