G00534
Photograph G00534 First World War, 1914-1918General Altham, Inspector General of Communications, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, and Captain Unwin VC on a visit to the camp at Suvla Bay.
G00535 Accession Number: G00535
Description
General Altham, Inspector General of Communications, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, helping to push off his motor boat, which had run aground at Suvla Bay at an awkward moment when the Turks were indulging in some strenuous shelling.
Details
Accession Number
G00535
Photographer
Lieutenant Ernest Brooks
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original transparency (positive)
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Admiralty Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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