Royal Navy

whole: the main image is positioned centrally, with four smaller images, one positioned in each quarter. The title is separate and positioned across the top edge, in blue. The text is separate and positioned between the images, in blue and in red. All set against a yellow background. image: the main image is of a presentation ceremony on the deck of a warship. The four smaller images are scenes of naval life. text: ROYAL NAVY. The Royal Navy offers great attractions to Men and Boys who are fond of the Sea. His Majesty's Ships visit all parts of the world; the crews are well accommodated; the pay is good; the rations are free and sufficient; intelligent, well-behaved men obtain rapid advancement, and long service is rewarded by good Pension. Only strong, healthy, well-educated, and well-behaved Men and Boys accepted. THE ADMIRAL GOES ON BOARD. ENGINE ROOM RATINGS. Artificers. Competent Engine-Fitters and Turners, Engine-Smiths, Coppersmiths, Boilermakers - Age 21 to 28. Free kit on joining. Prospects of advancement to Warrant and Commissioned Ranks. Stokers. No previous experience necessary. Age 18 to 25. Selected Men trained as Mechanicians for duty as Engine-room Watchkeeepers. Free kit on joining. Prospect of advancement to Warrant Rank. THE ENEMY IN SIGHT Ship's Cooks. Young men, 18 to 23, entered and trained as Cooks and Bakers. Free kit on joining. Prospect of advancement to Warrant Rank. Sick Berth Ratings. Young Men, 18 to 22, entered for training. Free kit to accepted Probationers. Prospect of advancement to Warrant Rank. PRESENTATION OF HONOURS AND REWARDS. BOYS AND YOUTHS. CONTINUOUS SERVICE SYSTEM. Boys from 15¼ to 18 years of age entered for training as Seamen. First engagement 12 years from age of 18. Free kit on joining. Prospects of promotion to Warrant and Commissioned Ranks. SPECIAL SERVICE MEN. Men from 18 to 25 entered for training as Seamen and Stokers for not more than 5 years' service afloat, followed by service in the Royal Fleet Reserve to complete 12 years. Men specially recommended are allowed to transfer to Continuous Service System. Apply to [blank] for further particulars. See also pamphlets obtainable at any Post Office, Coast Guard Station, Royal Naval and Marine Recruiting Station, or at the Recruiting Department, 7, Whitehall Place, London, S.W. NOTE. - The information contained in this notice is extracted from various Regulations, which are liable to alteration; no person has any right to pay, pension, or other advantage on account of apparent eligibility under the rules as herein published. The terms and conditions under which Boys and Men accept service in the Royal Navy are given in the King's Regulations God Save the King. ACTION. TRADES. Vacancies for good Workmen in the following trades frequently occur:- ELECTRICAL ARTIFICERS (Good Fitters and Turners and Instrument Makers entered for training as Electrical Artificers.) SHIPWRIGHTS Age 21 to 28 CARPENTER'S CREW PAINTERS ARMOURERS (Fitters, Turners (Metal) and Blacksmiths.) BLACKSMITHS COOPERS PLUMBERS Age 18 to 28. Free kit on joining. PRIZE. Officers' Mess Stewards, Waiters and Cooks. Youths between 16 and 18 entered for training. Men under 28 entered for service in the Fleet. Period of Service, 5 years. Free kit on joining.

A different text version was also produced (see PST 13469).

NEG NO: P.R 38

4