ProvenanceThis Gangway pass for Adelaide Steamship Co was issued to Will Lee and permitted him to board a ship.
The pass holder was required to present the pass for inspection to the Gangway Watchman, and verify the signature if required. The pass permitted Lee, William Noel to board the ship under a term of employment as ship carpenter, which he signed 1st June 1942. The pass was valid until 31st May 1943.SignificanceAn example of documentation required to board Adelaide Steamship Company vessels.DescriptionGangway pass for Adelaide Steamship Co issued to Will Lee. Reverse side reads: "Lee William Noel" - writing largely illegible. Pass is worn, presumably from frequent use. Pass is signed by holder.
The conditions of holding and using the pass are printed on the bottom front in black ink.
Reverse is stamped and conditions are printed in black ink at the bottom. Yellow triangles are printed across the bottom and top an a green stripe is down the centre.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of CreationDate of Usage1/6/1942MaterialCard
|wood DimensionType: Closed
Height: 90
Width: 150
Unit (Lengths): mm Accession NumberHT 1987.1605
