C01593
Photograph C01593 First World War, 1914-1918The transport HMAT Ballarat just after being torpedoed by a German submarine off the southern English coast. All 1752 troops and crew on board were rescued.
C01592 Accession Number: C01592
Description
The transport HMAT Ballarat after being torpedoed by a German submarine off the southern English coast. In the background a British destroyer is standing by to take the troops.
Details
Accession Number
C01592
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
25 April 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Corporal G S Lawrence
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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