P00437.002
Photograph P00437.002 First World War, 1914-1918North Beach (Gallipoli). 1915-10. The old steamer Milo which was sunk on 1915-10-26 to form a breakwater for Williams' Pier. (Original album housed in AWM Archive Store)
A01032 Accession Number: A01032
Description
The old steamer Milo, from which the majority of troops were evacuated, the Milo was sunk on 26 October 1915 to form a breakwater for Williams' Pier. Soldiers and a wagon are in the foreground.
Details
Accession Number
A01032
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c October 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor H J Lowe
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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