During the Second World War, cats played a vital role aboard warships. Valued for their practicality in protecting food stores and maintaining hygiene, they also provided sailors with comfort and companionship during the hard realities of war.

Using rare archival footage from IWM’s unique collection, this flip book brings to life a group of sailors posing with the ship’s mascot on board HMS Belfast during the Second World War.

When referencing the title, call it Ship’s Cat: Flip Book. Avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks.

During the Second World War, cats played a vital role aboard warships. Valued for their practicality in protecting food stores and maintaining hygiene, they also provided sailors with comfort and companionship during the hard realities of war.

Using rare archival footage from IWM’s unique collection, this flip book brings to life a group of sailors posing with the ship’s mascot on board HMS Belfast during the Second World War.

When referencing the title, call it Ship’s Cat: Flip Book. Avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks.