C01062
Photograph C01062 First World War, 1914-1918The first convoy of Australian troopships lying outside Colombo Harbour en route to Egypt. The ship with two funnels is the Orient liner HMAT Orvieto (A3), which was the flagship of the convoy.
C01686 Accession Number: C01686
Description
The transport HMAT Orvieto (A3) seen from the transport HMAT Wiltshire (A18) at the Egyptian port. An Orient liner, the Orvieto was requisitioned for use as an Australian transport and was the flagship of the first Australian convoy; she was fitted to carry 209 officers, 1425 other ranks and 22 horses. During this voyage she carried Major General William Throsby Bridges, commanding AIF, and his staff; the Headquarters of the 2nd and 3rd Infantry Brigades, and the 5th Battalion.
Details
Accession Number
C01686
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Format: Half plate (13x18)
Support: Glass
Support: Glass
Date Made
3 December 1914
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Lieutenant Colonel B Quick DSO.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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