030112/01A Accession Number: 030112/01A

Description

Troopship Andes anchored in Colombo Harbour. She had brought troops of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) from the Middle East to Colombo en route to Australia. They transhipped at this port to the Orcades to continue the journey.

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Accession Number
030112/01A
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 35mm
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
February 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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