Story: Seafarers All images & media From page 1 – The seafaring workforce Seamen’s Union banner A fireman under fire Crew of the Wild Deer The engine room Ship’s cooks From page 2 – Life at sea Working aloft Feeding the crew Complaints about the food Sailors’ embroidery From page 3 – Crew culture Deserters at New Zealand ports, 1900–54 The romance of the sea Leisure activities (1st of 3) Dressing up (2nd of 3) Working out (3rd of 3)