Fonds consists of miscellaneous papers and photos relating to the work of George Phillips at HMC Dockyard, Esquimalt naval stores, his service during World War I, and arctic expeditions.

Fonds includes two Department of Naval Services inspection reports for HMC Dockyards, Halifax and Esquimalt prepared by George Phillips and 11 Department of Naval Services folders containing documents relating to the operation of the naval stores dating from 1917-1922. as well as photocopies of correspondence between George Phillips, V. Stefansson, Mrs. R.M. Anderson, Mrs. Murray, and G.J. Desbarats dating from 1913 to 1915.

Fonds also includes miscellaneous ephemeral related to the Royal Canadian Navy including two issues of "The Naval Volunteer" Magazine dating to December 1915 and January 1916, a Royal Naval Club, Esquimalt account book dating from October 1896 to 31 October 1911, a small painting of HMS Shearwater c. 1911, a pencil drawing of a fireplace with specs c. 1931, a handwritten letter in envelope dated 1912, and a Seattle press club visitor's card for Mr. G. Phillips.

Also includes a small booklet containing information about Canadian Pacific Steamships and a passenger list for the Empress of Scotland sailing from Quebec to Cherbourg and Southampton Wednesday 18 July 1928 as well as a diner menu for Tuesday 24 July 1928 and a lunch menu for Wednesday 25 July 1928. The menus are postcards on the reverse and were collected as souvenirs of a voyage taken by Miss J. Phillips.

Fonds consists of three books:

1. "Suggestions for Fog Signals for Steamers", by Harbour Master, 1883.
2. "The Rules of the Road at Sea In Rhyme", by F.G. Crofton, R.N., 1895.
3. Small booklet describing the patent for a detaching gear for ship's boats, by Commander Hon. F.G. Crofton, R.N., undated.

Fonds consists of two hand prepared ration scales, presumed to be used with instructions to stewards book titled "Regulations for Supply and Accounting of Provisions, Clothing and Mess Traps" issued to vessels of HMC Patrol service, published by the Department of Naval Services, 1917 (MMBC call number 359.3410971).

Fonds consists of a programme for the reception for the captain and officers of HMS New Zealand by the Provincial Government on the occasion of their visit to British Columbia, 25 July 1913, a programme for the reception for vice-admiral Kuroy, and the captains, staff, and cadets of his imperial Japanese Majesty's ships the Asama and the Azuma by the Provincial Government on the occasion of their visit to British Columbia, 24 June 1914, and a luncheon menu for Captain Lionel Hasley, R.N., HMS New Zealand, held at the Union Club, Victoria, BC, 9 August 1913.

Fonds consists of lecture notes on Canadian Affairs, Canadian Fisheries, prepared by the Bureau of Current Affairs, Department of National Defence, 1956.

Fonds consists of a book titled "Instructions relating to the Rocket Apparatus for Saving Life from Shipwreck", issued by the Board of Trade, London, 1904.

Fonds consists of the "Table of Frequency Allocations Chapter II of the Radio Regulations - Geneva, 1959", published by the international telecommunication union, Geneva, 1961.

Fonds consists of three untitled booklets published by the Division of Naval Intelligence in 1942 and 1943.
The first booklet contains information, illustrations, and photographs regarding Italian, and German vessels, and Russian, Italian, and German aircraft,
The second booklet contains information, illustrations, and photographs of the Japanese Navy,
The third booklet contains information, illustrations, and photographs regarding the Japanese Navy. It is stamped with the name R.M. Fortson, Jr.

Fonds consists of a metal sign listing four duties and responsibilities of Chief Petty Officers and Petty Officers.

Fonds consists of

• Canadian merchant Service Guild correspondence and invitations dating from 1952 to 1974,

• Constitution and by-laws dated 1919,

• Agreement between the province of British Columbia's department of highways, B.C. ferries division and the Marine Branch licensed in co-operation with the Canadian Merchant Service Guild with Affiliates, 1968.

Also includes a 1944 and a 1945 Canadian Merchant Service Guild year books, including the annual report for each year.