Scenes aboard Royal Mail Steamer 'Osterley' Accession Number: F00068

Description

Film taken by the assistant official Australian photographer Sergeant W H Joyce on the Royal Mail steamer 'Osterley'. This was not a troopship and carried civilian passengers as well as soldiers. The first scene is of ladies standing in front of the camera wearing early 20th century dress. Following scenes of men and soldiers on deck participating in what may be a raffle or similar activity. The remaining scenes show the shores of the Suez Canal.

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Accession Number
F00068
Classification
Film
Object Type
Actuality footage
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PDN
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration: 0h 4' 4"
Footage: 273 ft
Projection speed: 18 fps
Place Made
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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