G00339
Photograph G00339 First World War, 1914-1918The Russian cruiser Askold, which the British Tommy has nicknamed 'Packet of Woodbines', on account of its five funnels.
P02934.018 Accession Number: P02934.018
Description
Mudros, Greece. c. April 1915. Sailors on board the quarterdeck of the old battleship HMS London. There are a number of transports and French and British warships in the background, including the Russian cruiser Askold, commonly called 'The packet of Woodbines', a reference to its five funnels.
Details
Accession Number
P02934.018
Printer
Alfieri Photograph Service
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c April 1915
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor P Mildred
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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