A British India Steam Navigation Company commander standing by the wheel in the wheelhouse of his ship while under way at sea. This is an almost full length portrait, he is resting his left hand on the steering wheel and he has five medal ribbons on his jacket. His right hand is in his pocket. The photographer is looking to port and slightly aft from the starboard side close to the engine room telegraph which is set to full ahead. Negatives numbers N85768 to N85770 and N85774 were taken on the same occasion.