The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Starboard view of the British ship Empress of Asia at Sultan Shoal, burning after an attack by nine Japanese dive bombers. She was part of troop reinforcement convoy BM12, the last one to arrive at Singapore before its fall on 15 February. All the troops on board, part of the 18th Division, were rescued due to the efforts of HMAS Yarra, Bendigo and Wollongong. The ship’s superstructure is on fire and the empty boat davits attest to its abandonment.
Starboard view of the British ship Empress of Asia at Sultan Shoal, burning after an attack by nine Japanese dive bombers. She was part of troop reinforcement convoy BM12, the last one to arrive at Si
Starboard side view of the British ship Empress of Asia burning amidships after an attack by nine Japanese dive bombers. She was part of troop reinforcement convoy BM12, the last one to arrive at Sing
Sultan Shoal, Singapore. First aid being administered to the Master and Chief Engineer of the British ship Empress of Asia aboard the corvette HMAS Wollongong. Empress of Asia was sunk after an attack
OFF SUMATRA, 1942-02. A BRITISH SHIP, THE EMPRESS OF ASIA, BURNING AFTER AN ATTACK BY NINE JAPANESE DIVE BOMBERS. SHE WAS ONE OF THE LAST CONVOYS SENT TO SINGAPORE BEFORE ITS FALL ON 1942-02-15. ALL T
OFF SUMATRA, 1942-02. A BRITISH SHIP, THE EMPRESS OF ASIA, BURNING AFTER AN ATTACK BY NINE JAPANESE DIVE BOMBERS. SHE WAS ONE OF THE LAST CONVOYS SENT TO SINGAPORE BEFORE ITS FALL ON 1942-02-15. ALL T
1939-45 Star. Engraved reverse with recipient's details. Born at Redfern, NSW in 1901, Thomas Eric Haynes Flower was a merchant seaman shipwright. He was mobilised for service in the Royal Australia
