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Staying in Touch

Sailors have found many different ways to stay in touch with their friends and family.

Today this is often by mobile phone or e-mail. During the 20th century letters, telegrams, postcards, teleprint, blueys, e-blueys and even 45rpm records have all been used. Follow a link or select next to find out more and to see examples of each of these.

Article Highlights:

• letter

• telegram

• postcard

• familygrams

• bluey

• e-bluey

• 45rpm record

To see an example of a letter that has been sent home, select Next