Mission to Seamen Service on board a Barge 1906

Mission to Seamen Service being held on the deck of a barge. Mission boats were at work in many of the world's largest ports, at this time. They visited ships to hold church services and distribute gifts. There were also Seaman's Institutes in many ports, where visiting merchant sailors could spend evenings playing games, listening to music or just relaxing in sober, upstanding surroundings

Barge Distribute Evenings Institutes Ports Seaman Seamen Sober Spend Surroundings Upstanding

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