C02539
Photograph C02539 First World War, 1914-1918Ships of the first Australian convoy at sea en route to the Middle East. The single-funnelled ship at left is possibly HMAT Argyllshire (A8).
P02497.033 Accession Number: P02497.033
Description
At sea. c. Jan 1940. Troops crowd the deck of an unidentified troopship possibly the Empress of Britain en route to the Middle East in the first convoy to leave Australia. The ship at right is probably HMAS Canberra. (Donor M. Williams)
Details
Accession Number
P02497.033
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c January 1940
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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