Collection related to the service of Alfred George Brown MC
Photograph A00738 First World War, 1914-1918Two boat loads of survivors from the troopship, Southland after it had been torpedoed. The photograph was taken from the ship deck.
Collection related to the service of Alfred George Brown MC Accession Number: A00743
Description
The troopship Southland, which was torpedoed at 9.51 am on 2 September, 1915. The photograph was taken about 11.10 am after most of the life boats had left the ship. Some troops are still on deck.
Details
Accession Number
A00743
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass transparency (positive)
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
2 September 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Captain Brown, MC.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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