They That Go Down To The Sea...

Via the excellent Moleskinerie, this is Sergeant Danny Baker.

Where is he now? He must be at least 60 or 70 years old, if he is alive at all. His whole life followed this moment in front of the camera. Did many years remain ahead of him, or was he to be swept away young? Was he killed in a battle? Did he die old and alone, or surrounded by a family?

This is just one photo from the haunting site They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships, a collection of photos of (now probably dead) young men of 50 years ago or more, their whole lives ahead of them.

I think it's fascinating and erotic.