Like America itself, The Floating Hospital’s 1940s experiences were shaped by the Great Depression being suddenly transformed into a full-on war effort, marked by both expansion and continued deprivation. After the war ended In 1945, a new optimism and economic boom took over, even as a nation mourned its fallen, and not everyone who came home could be made whole again.

Tropical dreams and a night to remember | Community spirit | On the march with Queens Pride | Women’s Wellness Spring 2025

News + Events/February 2025: Banking on us | The ‘best and brightest’ | Save the date | Paddington pandemonium | An appealing appeal | Tending the fire | A seat at the table