Cast aways on Emirau Island Accession Number: 305624

Description

Emirau Island. Group portrait of some of the passengers and crew who had been cast away on Emirau Island in The Bismarck Archipelago after their merchant ships were sunk by German raiders Komet and Orion in the Pacific. They were 496 survivors who were rescued by the Australian steamer Nellore.

(Naval Historical Collection).

Details

Accession Number
305624
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Format: 4x6"
Support: Paper (Resin-coated)
Date Made
c December 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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