File. South Africa (Liaison Chaplain)

Reference No:
U DMS/12/52
Dates:
11 Feb 1976-2 Jan 1979
Description:
Contains the following papers relating to Mission to Seafarers work in South Africa: correspondence of Mr B.J. Freeman as Chief Accountant, Reverend E.J. Wilson-Hughes as Assistant General Secretary (Ministry), and Reverend W.J.D. Down as General Secretary of the Mission to Seafarers with Bishop Bruce Evans and other contacts re South Africa; copy minutes of meetings of the Central Committee of the Mission to Seafarers in South Africa; brief comments about ports in South Africa 'The South African Scene'. Relates to various matters including: named chaplains and personnel; liaison chaplain for South Africa; arrangements for proposed visits to South Africa by Reverend Down; finances; distribution of ship collections; upcoming closure of Beira stations; chaplains' salaries whilst travelling; chaplains' pensions; staffing at East London and possibility of closure; International Transport Workers Federation grant of £10000 towards establishment of a seafarers' centre at Richards Bay; problems re management of the Port Elizabeth Seafarers' Club; impact of Communist regime in Mozambique on Christianity; chaplains' conference in Johannesburg; ICMA Regional Conference in Durban; retirement collection for Reverend Wilson-Hughes.
Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 file
Language:
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Records of the Head Office of the Mission to Seafarers (formerly known as the Missions to Seamen)