A British India Steam Navigation Company commander standing on the stairs leading up to the port side of the wheelhouse of his ship while under way at sea. This is a full length portrait, his left hand is in his pocket, his right hand is on the canvas covered handrail and he has five medal ribbons on his jacket. The photographer is looking to starboard and slightly forward. Negatives numbers N85768 to N85770 and N85774 were taken on the same occasion.