lifejacket

A white canvas covered lifejacket, stuffed with kapok. There are rope ties round the waist. The stuffing is a three pockets back and front (one empty). Stamped 'M. T. A.P.W. 11.6.1947 LONDON'. 'FRONT', 'L.F. VICTORY'.

Object Details

ID: EQA0597
Collection: Ship equipment; Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: lifejacket
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1947
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 150 x 550 x 420 mm