117310 Accession Number: 117310

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NAURU ISLAND, 1945-09-16. THE STEEL CANTILEVER LOADING WHARF OF THE BRITISH PHOSPHATE COMMISSION WHICH WAS WRECKED BY A GERMAN RAIDER IN THE OPENING STAGES OF THE WAR.

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117310
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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